The Association between Lifestyle Risk Factors and COVID-19 Hospitalization in a Healthcare Institution
Wenes Pereira Reis, MHS, DrPH Olivia Moses, MPH, DrPH Jisoo Oh, MPH, DrPH April Wilson, MPH, FACPM Josileide Gaio, Hildemar Dos Santos
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, doi:10.1177/15598276221135541
COVID-19 is an acute infectious respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a subtype of the coronavirus. In addition to normal levels of biometric measures, a healthy lifestyle has been considered an indispensable element in preventing complications of coronavirus infection. Demographic characteristics are also critical in determining risk levels. Aim: Investigate potential significant associations between health behaviors, biometric screenings, demographics, and COVID-19 hospitalization in Loma Linda University Health employees. Methods: Participants are employees covered under the employersponsored health plan at
ORCID iDs Wenes Pereira Reis https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9983-2664 Jisoo Oh https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8905-7633
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