Obesity is associated with a reduced odds for blunt intra-abdominal injuries in children

ConclusionsObesity appears to reduce the odds for pediatric IAIs and CT scans, but not for US examinations. Selection bias is possible due to injury severity and missing or excluded weight data. Further research is needed in other pediatric populations with obesity and blunt injuries.
Source: Obesity Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research