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Is obesity a risk factor for morbidity and mortality with Novel H1N1 - Swine Flu?
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Yes, according to Dr Marie-Paule Kieny, the Director of the Initiative for Vaccine Research at WHO Headquarters in a press briefing on July 13, 2009. Dr. Kieny said:
"In terms of obesity, obesity has been observed as being one of the risk factors for more severe diseases other than H1N1 influenza. This is an observation. We still don't know exactly if it is obesity itself which is a risk factor, or if it is other health conditions which arise because of obesity. For the time being it is an observation and a lot of investigations are conducted to try and understand this better.
It has been observed in several countries that people with a body mass index over 30, and even more, over 40, have a higher chance of having a severe disease than non obese people. This is why one of the groups that was mentioned, that was listed by SAGE, and that was worth considering for pandemic influenza vaccination contains all populations over 6 months of age with risk factors, and one of the risk factors listed is obesity."
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement long used to determine presence and degree of overweight and obesity in an objective manner. It is calculated from weight and height resulting in a number that can be translated into an indicator of the fat ratio in the body.
A BMI of over 30 is often considered to be indication of "morbid obesity". This means that the obesity is causing unhealthy conditions that allow disease and disorders to develop. In Novel H1N1, the risk of serious illness or death is greater in the morbidly obese than the general population.
See the related links below for a link to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site with a BMI calculator for adults and children/teens.
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