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The prevalence of metabolic conditions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with health and sociodemographic factors

Hadii M. Mamudu, David Adzrago, Emmanuel O. Odame, Oluwabunmi Dada, Valentine C. Nriagu, Trishita Paul, Florence W. Weierbach, KariLynn Dowling-McClay, David W. Stewart, Jessica Adams,

PLoS ONE · 2023 · 11 citations · 36 references

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This study found increased odds of metabolic conditions among certain subgroups of US adults during the pandemic. We recommend further studies and proper allocation of public health resources to address these conditions.

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