In:
Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease, SAGE Publications, Vol. 15 ( 2021-01), p. 175346662110252-
Abstract:
Physical inactivity is considered an important lifestyle factor for overweight and cardiovascular disease. We aimed to investigate the association between pre-existent physical inactivity and the risk of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: We included 164 (61.8 ± 13.6 years) patients with COVID-19 who were admitted between 15 February and 14 March 2020 in this retrospective study. We evaluated the association between pre-existent physical inactivity and severe COVID-19 using a logistic regression model. Results: Of 164 eligible patients with COVID-19, 103 (62.8%) were reported to be physically inactive. Univariable logistic regression analysis showed that physical inactivity was associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 [unadjusted odds ratio (OR) 6.53, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.88–22.62]. In the multivariable regression analysis, physical inactivity remained significantly associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 (adjusted OR 4.12, 95% CI 1.12–15.14) after adjustment for age, sex, stroke, and overweight. Conclusion: Our data showed that pre-existent physical inactivity was associated with an increased risk of experiencing severe COVID-19. Our findings indicate that people should be encouraged to keep physically active to be at a lower risk of experiencing a severe illness when COVID-19 infection seems unpredicted. The reviews of this paper are available via the supplemental material section.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1753-4666
,
1753-4666
DOI:
10.1177/17534666211025221
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2021
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2387506-9
