The Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Obesity

Pediatric Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 135 - 150

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

In the developed world, pediatric obesity (PO) has been a major health concern since last century, and this condition may lead to detrimental life-long physical mental comorbidities. Currently, its prevalence increased in low- middle-income countries many high-income countries. Thus, provision of effective tailored care for children their families become vital. The social consequences COVID-19 pandemic are known everywhere, among these, it argued that had impact on PO. Overall, growth PO over decade enhanced by pandemic. During pandemic, children, adolescents young adults gained weight as population dealt with sedentary lifestyles changes food habits. review, we want highlight

Language: Английский

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Dietary Changes of Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Journal of Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 154(4), P. 1376 - 1403

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has taken the lives of millions and disrupted countless more worldwide. Simply living through had drastic effects on health citizens. Diet, an important aspect health, been uniquely affected by pandemic, although these changes have not sufficiently studied among youth.

Language: Английский

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Reduced Physical Activity and Increased Weight Status in Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Children, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 178 - 178

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lifestyles of children and adolescents because restrictions imposed to contain infection. This systematic review examined possible reduction in children’s adolescents’ physical activity changes their BMI weight status. Methods: A (PROSPERO: CRD42024589208) English-language studies published up 1 October 2024 individuals with a mean age between 6 18 years that investigated data before during or after focused on status according age, sex, country making use PubMed, Web Science, Scopus, identified 1040 articles. Results: Following PRISMA statement, 26 articles whole set 138,737 were enclosed review. majority included moderate quality, as determined by Newcastle–Ottawa Scale adapted for observational studies. found decrease PA, an increase sedentary activities during/after lockdown, prevalence overweight obesity, especially males 8–11-year-olds. Conclusions: interruption restriction outdoor sports resulted more lifestyle among adolescents, contributing overall alarming implications related health risks other noncommunicable diseases. Therefore, adverse effects restrictive measures should be assessed when implementing public strategies pandemics.

Language: Английский

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Repercussions on Family Health-Related Behaviors: An Integrative Review

Aquichan, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1), P. 1 - 20

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic scenario has changed people’s routines and lives. It is therefore necessary to understand how this event health-related behaviors, especially in the family setting. Objective: To identify repercussions of on behaviors. Materials Methods: This an integrative review study based Dhollande method Prisma Statement, which used Lilacs, PubMed, Medline, Scopus databases, applying descriptors ‘health-related behaviors,’ ‘family,’ ‘parents,’ ‘COVID-19’ English, Portuguese, Spanish. Primary studies Spanish that addressed effects behaviors were included. Duplicate articles, literature reviews, case reports, protocols, articles outside time frame analyzed excluded. level evidence pyramid was also assess quality impact selected studies. Results: A total 17 included, revealed a reduction physical activity, higher intake foods rich fat sugar, increase sedentary associated with increased screen among parents children. Vaccine hesitancy difficulty accessing healthcare services evident. Conclusion: promotion measures conducted by primary professionals encourage healthy habits adoption preventive practices are better thus be able mitigate them.

Language: Английский

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Physical fitness in Austrian elementary school children prior to and post-COVID-19

AIMS Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 480 - 495

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

With the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic, many countries implemented policies that included movement restrictions, social distancing and school closures in order to control spread virus. Even though these actions may have been necessary save lives, there some unintended consequences could affect future public health.The present study uses data from more than 24,500 Austrian elementary children (51.2% male) participated a state-wide fitness evaluation program, which was initiated 2016/17 year. In addition body weight height, on cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular power, speed, agility, flexibility object were collected three cohorts prior implementation restrictions (school years: 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19) one cohort 2022, after majority had lifted.Body mass index percentiles significantly higher post-COVID-19 (p < 0.01). Further, agility lower compared years preceding ≤ 0.01), while absolute strength year 2022 0.01).Given detrimental effects physical children, additional efforts are include versatile opportunities for activity promotion modify observed negative health trajectories ensure health.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on the anthropometric development in primary school children in the Rhein-Neckar Region, Germany

BMC Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: May 29, 2024

Abstract Background Published data suggests that lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively affected children’s weight development. This study aims to assess prevalence of overweight and obesity after as well anthropometric development among primary school children in Rhein-Neckar Region, Germany. Methods In this cross-sectional study, schools were selected cooperation with local health authority include different socioeconomic backgrounds. Participation was voluntary at individual level, requiring written informed consent from legal guardians. Study visits conducted between October 2021 July 2022. Anthropometric nationally recommended medical examinations 4 years (U8) 5 (U9), on nutrition, physical activity, collected using questionnaires. zBMI category calculated based German reference data. Results 256 a mean age 8.0 (7.1–9.3 years) included study. Most participants households an above average income. 5.1% overweight, 4.7% obese, 15.6% underweight, 74.6% normal -0.25 (SD 1.10), which is significantly lower than population ( p < 0.001). No significant changes observed U8 U9 = 0.16). The decreased by 0.17 0.72) visit 0.02). A decrease 0.5 documented for subgroup obese 0.028) 0.23 0.63) normal-weight Conclusions Contrary previous reports studied. examinations, supports hypothesis could be attributed lockdown measures. registered clinicaltrials.gov September 21st under registration number NCT05077059.

Language: Английский

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Long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle and body weight: results of representative cross-sectional surveys in adults in Germany

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: April 30, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected people’s daily lives and health. Few studies have looked into the persistence of these changes. In current study, we investigated to what extent changes in lifestyle body weight were sustained after two years restrictions. Methods We performed representative online surveys among adults living Germany. first survey (S1) was April 2021; second (S2) June 2022. questionnaire focused on physical activity, dietary habits, weight, mental stress levels. data weighted optimally represent general population Using Chi-square tests, results compared between surveys, – per subgroups based sociodemographic factors Furthermore, binomial logistic regression identify associated with gain. Results A total 1,001 1,005 completed survey, which 50.4% men 49.6% women both surveys. Mean mass index (BMI) at time 27.4 ± 6.0 kg/m 2 27.1 5.5 (S2). Reduced activity reported by 52% participants S1 40% S2 ( p < .001). Moderate severe 71% 62% Less healthy eating before 16% 12% = 0.033). Weight gain 35% 0.059). higher BMI, reduced levels, less nutrition increased consumption energy-dense food. Conclusions Our indicate that three months start pandemic, adverse effects health-related still existed, albeit a lesser degree than directly year pandemic. Targeted strategies are needed better support most likely change their unfavorable ways when faced disruptions everyday lives.

Language: Английский

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Parental Neglect and Childhood Obesity Amidst COVID-19: A Developmental Psychopathology Perspective on Health and Developmental Risks

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(13), P. 2162 - 2162

Published: July 7, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the mental health and developmental trajectories of children adolescents, catalyzing a range psychological behavioral issues due to enforced lockdowns other restrictions. This text explores these impacts through lens psychopathology, which integrates clinical psychology science examine emergence evolution disorders across lifespan. paper highlights how pandemic-related disruptions have exacerbated conditions such as anxiety depression and, notably, increased childhood obesity changes in lifestyle reductions physical activity. analysis includes discussion isolation not only restricted access educational resources but also risk parental illness related familial stress, thereby intensifying neglect their consequent impact on child health. By employing psychopathology framework, this argues for necessity targeted interventions that address complex interplays genetic, environmental, factors. Such aim support structured health-oriented strategies, ensuring well-being amidst ongoing challenges posed by pandemic. approach underscores importance early, multifaceted strategies involving parents, educators, healthcare providers foster healthier outcomes facing unprecedented global crises.

Language: Английский

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Post-coronavirus disease 2019–associated symptoms among children and adolescents in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron era

European Journal of Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 184(1)

Published: Dec. 21, 2024

Abstract Purpose Lack of a control group(s) and selection bias were the main criticisms previous studies investigating prevalence post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome (PCS). There are insufficient data regarding paediatric PCS, particularly in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron era. As such, our study investigated PCS-associated symptoms representative control-matched cohort. Methods This multicentre, cross-sectional, cohort within “Immunebridge” project German Network University Medicine (NUM) recruited children adolescents (five to 17 years old) between July October 2022. Children with polymerase chain reaction-confirmed infection 2022 (COVID-19 group) compared those without history negative for antibodies. Queries included vaccinations, quality life (QoL), mental physical potentially associated PCS three months. An additional composite item, “physical performance”, was created from responses. Results The number ≥ 1 symptom(s) comparable COVID-19 ( n = 114 [62.1%]) 66 [64.9%]) groups. Concentration disorders reported more frequently group (12.3% versus 1.5%; p 0.012) performance” significantly impaired 0.016) regardless age, sex, vaccination. frequencies other similar both rated their fitness as worse, otherwise equal QoL ratings general health. Conclusion infections did not differ most symptoms. Exceptions performance cognitive problems, which appeared be after than controls. What is Known: • Mainly due too few controlled studies, knowledge about individual post-COVID-19 (PCS) era poor. New: In parent-reported scores PCR-confirmed infection. apparently severely SARS-CoV-2-Omicron subjects.

Language: Английский

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Secular Trend of Self-Concept in the Context of Childhood Obesity—Data from the CHILT III Programme, Cologne

Children, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 127 - 127

Published: Jan. 7, 2023

Juvenile obesity is associated with a lower self-concept. Given the continued prevalence of obesity, we examined secular trend body mass index standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) and self-concept in participants German weight management programme (n = 242, 53.3% female, mean age 12.5 ± 2.1 years, BMI-SDS 2.45 0.46) over period 15 years. Anthropometric data, physical fitness (watt/kg), demographic data were assessed. The years 2005 to 2020 grouped into six sections containing n 40 participants. questionnaire for assessment self competence children (FSK-K) was used assess following domains: “scholastic competence”, “social “physical appearance”, “global self-worth”, “behavioural conduct”. No significant between-group differences self-assessment across domains found. In all time periods, heavier assigned lowest rating appearance. Social increased higher fitness. Even though no negative found this cohort, findings confirmed an association between juvenile overweight/obesity self-concept, better social increasing Accompanying psychosocial care, therefore, rightly remains important pillar therapy.

Language: Английский

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