Physical inactivity is associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes: a study in 48 440 adult patients

Sallis, Robert; Rohm Young, Deborah; Y Tartof, Sara; F Sallis, James; Sall, Jeevan; Li, Qiaowu; N Smith, Gary; A Cohen, Deborah

doi:10.1136/bjsports-2021-104080

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Physical inactivity is associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes: a study in 48 440 adult patients

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Robert Sallis

Deborah Rohm Young

Sara Y Tartof

Abstract

Objectives To compare hospitalisation rates, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and mortality for patients with COVID-19 who were consistently inactive, doing some activity or consistently meeting physical activity guidelines. Methods We identified 48 440 adult patients with a COVID-19 diagnosis f...

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