The Effects of Obesity on COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Efficacy

Authors

  • Marco Kurepa Vincent Massey Secondary School
  • Alan Bui Vincent Massey Secondary School
  • Jacob Gaisinsky Vincent Massey Secondary School
  • Wendy Zhang Vincent Massey Secondary School
  • Adam Gaisinsky University of Windsor https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7513-6118

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i3.4788

Keywords:

COVID-19, Vaccines, Obesity

Abstract

Obesity rates and COVID-19 vaccination rates among Canadians are increasing, but whether they are correlated has not been studied (Statistics Canada). Additionally, the potential correlation between obesity and COVID-19 vaccine efficacy has not yet been formally concluded (Kipshidze et al.). Determining how obesity affects vaccination is necessary to assure that the obese population is fully and effectively immunized against the virus. Three important factors, mortality, infection, and vaccination rates, were compared across all Canadian provinces, testing the vaccine efficacy and hesitancy in areas with different obesity populations (Government of Canada). Linear regressions were performed to test for correlations between the vaccination factors and obesity. A Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare provinces with obesity percentages less than 24% against those greater than 24%. The results indicate a positive correlation between obesity and vaccination rates, as well as a significant difference in all factors between the low and high obese percentage populations. It can be concluded that the obese population does not require extra attention and is more receptive than average in terms of COVD-19 vaccination and protection.

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Published

08-31-2023

How to Cite

Kurepa, M., Bui, A., Gaisinsky, J., Zhang, W., & Gaisinsky, A. (2023). The Effects of Obesity on COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Efficacy. Journal of Student Research, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i3.4788

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2023)

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HS Research Projects

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