Obesity Class III vs Normal Weight or Non‐Obese
ICU admission (adjusted for at least DM, HTN, cardiovascular disease, age, and sex)(in‐hospital) · Adults with COVID‐19
Obesity Class III probably leads to higher ICU admission (adjusted for at least DM, HTN, cardiovascular… compared with normal BMI, Non‐obese, or BMI < 40 (moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- Obesity as an independent risk factor for COVID‐19 severity and mortality 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyOdds Ratio 1.23 studies · 155405 participantsModerate