Underlying medical conditions associated with severe COVID-19 illness among children – the strongest risk factors for hospitalization were chronic and complex chronic diseases, type 1 diabetes, and obesity.

Underlying Medical Conditions Associated With Severe COVID-19 Illness Among Children – JAMA Network Open

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This cross-sectional study found a higher risk of severe #COVID19 illness among children with medical complexity and certain underlying conditions, such as type 1 diabetes, cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies, and obesity. https://t.co/ifq1Ao0HKS

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