This analysis of electronic medical record data for more than 102,000 adults found that changes in weight or body mass index seen after the COVID-19 shutdown were not significantly greater than those occurring during the pre-shutdown period.
Authors: Rena R. Wing, Ph.D., of Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, is the corresponding author.
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