Susann Weihrauch-Blüher

Prof. Dr. Susann Weihrauch-Blüher

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Academic Career Length

18Years (2009-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 March 2019 in Metabolism
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Susann Weihrauch-Blüher
Peter SchwarzPeter Schwarz
Peter Schwarz
JKJan-Henning Klusmann
Jan-Henning Klusmann

13 October 2018 in Current Obesity Reports
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Susann Weihrauch-Blüher
SWSusanna Wiegand
Susanna Wiegand

5 November 2019 in Current Obesity Reports
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Paul Weihe
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Susann Weihrauch-Blüher

9 June 2020 in Current Obesity Reports
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PWPaul Weihe
Paul Weihe
JSJulia Spielmann
Julia Spielmann
HKHeike Kielstein
Heike Kielstein
JHJan Henning-Klusmann
Jan Henning-Klusmann
SWSusann Weihrauch-Blüher
Susann Weihrauch-Blüher

7 March 2023 in Obesity Facts
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Susann Weihrauch-Blüher
OHOliver Huizinga
Oliver Huizinga
CJChristine Joisten
Christine Joisten
JPJuliane Pflanz
Juliane Pflanz
GTGabriel Torbahn
Gabriel Torbahn
HHHans Hauner
Hans Hauner
Introduction: The public restrictions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic have substantially affected lifestyle and health behavior of children and adolescents. In Germany, little is known how these changes influenced daily life in families with children and adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed in April/May 2022 across Germany, similar to a survey performed in 2020. Parents (N = 1,004, 20–65 years) with at least one child aged 3–17 years filled in an online questionnaire released by the Forsa Institute for Social Research and Statistical Analysis. Fifteen questions related to eating habits, dietary patterns, physical activity, media consumption, fitness, mental health, and body weight were included, and standard socioeconomic parameters were assessed. Results: Parents’ answers indicated that there was a parental self-reported weight gain in every sixth child since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was most obvious in children from families with lower household income and preexisting overweight. Parents also reported that lifestyle patterns had worsened: 70% reported an increase of media consumption during leisure time, 44% a decrease in daily physical activity, and 16% the worsening of dietary habits (e.g., 27% stated to eat more cake and sweets). Children aged 10–12 years were most severely affected. Conclusion: Negative health effects related to the COVID-19 pandemic are predominantly observed in children 10–12 years of age and in children from families with low household income, suggesting a worsening social disparity. Political action is urgently needed to tackle the adverse consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on childhood lifestyle and health.

1 September 2021 in Metabolism
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CLCharlotte Loh
Charlotte Loh
PWPaul Weihe
Paul Weihe
NKNicole Kuplin
Nicole Kuplin
KPKerstin Placzek
Kerstin Placzek
SWSusann Weihrauch-Blüher
Susann Weihrauch-Blüher