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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on the mental and physical health of adults with Prader-Willi syndrome.

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Abstract
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Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with hypothalamic dysfunction leading to obesity and behavioral disabilities, including eating disorders (EDs). We evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 infection and lockdown on mental and physical health in PWS. At the end of April, 85 adults with PWS completed a self-administered questionnaire, including lockdown conditions, physical activity (PA), ED, and medical and behavioral outcomes. Body weight was measured at home and self-reported.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Orphanet journal of rare diseases
Volume
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16
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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202
Date Published
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2021
URL
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https://ojrd.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13023-021-01833-1
DOI
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10.1186/s13023-021-01833-1
Short Title
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Orphanet J Rare Dis
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