City
Epaper

Overweight people have high chances of COVID-19 infection, how to prevent the illness

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: June 18, 2020 13:16 IST

Open in App
1 / 9
People with other lifestyle diseases have a higher risk of coronavirus infection and higher mortality. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, ischemic heart disease, cancer, and kidney disease, which are more common due to diabetes.
2 / 9
Obesity is the leading cause of coronary heart disease, which is one of the five major causes of coronary heart disease. Coronavirus mortality is also higher in non-sick and obese people.
3 / 9
Today we are looking for ways to boost immunity and drugs for it. But the best way to do this is to control your weight. Obesity is a myth for many diseases, not just coronary heart disease.
4 / 9
Today we are looking for ways to boost immunity and drugs for it. But the best way to do this is to control your weight. Obesity is a myth for many diseases, not just coronary heart disease.
5 / 9
In fact, if the ratio goes beyond 78 for men and 72 for women, one should be aware and check one's lifestyle.
6 / 9
Male: 90 and female: 80, however, it will be urgently necessary to make major changes in lifestyle. Weight must be controlled to prevent corona. While this is true, it would also be wrong to lose weight in a month in a panic.
7 / 9
This requires a change in lifestyle through a phased effort these include diet, exercise, sedentary lifestyle, adequate sleep and stress management.
8 / 9
The author of this article is Dr. Amol Annadate is a pediatrician working for medical literacy.
9 / 9
(image credit- scmp.com)
Tags: Coronavirus
Open in App

Related Stories

TechnologyNew Covid Wave Could Peak by August-End in South Korea; Government Strengthens Response Measures

HealthCOVID-19: Only 2% of Patients Develop Autoantibodies After Recovery, Study Reveals

HealthAfter Covishield, BHU Study Reveals Side Effects of Covaxin; Including Hair Loss, Skin Issues, and Menstrual Irregularities

InternationalAstraZeneca Withdraws COVID-19 Vaccine Globally Days After Side Effect Row, Firm Says Decision ‘Commercial’

HealthGood News! Scientists Develop All-in-One Vaccine Effective Against Current and Future Coronavirus Variants

Health Realted Stories

HealthIndia-Pakistan conflict: Nadda reviews emergency health systems preparedness

HealthFatty liver in pregnancy may increase risk of preterm birth

HealthAI-designed DNA controls genes in healthy mammalian cells for first time: Study

HealthMumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital receives hoax bomb threat via email

HealthMammal's lifespans linked to brain size, immune system function: Study