A brand new research exhibits individuals who’ve misplaced a considerable quantity of weight from surgical procedure had been capable of scale back their danger for extreme COVID-19 issues by 60 p.c.
“Previously two years, we realized that weight problems can enhance the severity of COVID-19, however we didn’t know if reducing weight could be useful for sufferers with weight problems. That’s why we determined to do that research,” Dr. Ali Aminian, who led the Cleveland Clinic research, mentioned.
Dr. Aminian mentioned weight problems can weaken the immune system, create a persistent inflammatory state, and enhance the danger for heart problems, blood clots and lung situations.
The research checked out greater than 20,000 sufferers with weight problems. One group had Bariatric weight reduction surgical procedure and the opposite didn’t. Each teams acquired COVID-19 at the same charge, however the group who had weight-loss surgical procedure had significantly better outcomes.
Researchers discovered sufferers who had surgical procedure had a:
- 49 p.c decrease danger of hospitalization
- 63 p.c decrease danger of want for supplemental oxygen
- 60 p.c decrease danger of growing extreme COVID-19
“The findings of this research shouldn’t be interpreted that reducing weight generally is a alternative for the vaccine or getting the booster,” Dr. Aminian mentioned.
He mentioned anybody is susceptible to extreme COVID-19, and everybody ought to comply with public well being tips like sporting a masks and getting vaccinated.