Publications by authors named "Marie L Hodges"
Pediatrics
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess if children gained more weight during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before it, focusing on changes in body mass index (BMI).
- Researchers analyzed the BMI data of 1,996 children aged 2 to 19 from various pediatric groups across the U.S., taking various factors into account to ensure accurate results.
- Findings revealed that children's BMI increased more during the pandemic, especially among those with obesity and lower-income households, which raises concerns about public health and health equity.
