Suara.com – Ministry of Health data shows a higher risk of death from Covid-19 due to comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. This generally occurs because of living an unhealthy lifestyle, such as smoke.
“Currently, people who still smoke and lack physical activity, must change their lifestyle to be healthier,” said a cardiologist, dr. Vito Anggarino Damay, in his statement on the Covid-19 Task Force website, Tuesday (10/11/2020).
He explained that it turns out that one of the lifestyles that can increase the risk of transmitting Covid-19 and other non-communicable diseases is smoking. In addition to a smoker having to remove a mask when smoking, smoking in groups also often ignores distance.
In addition, the risk of viruses entering from hands holding cigarettes is still there. Furthermore, Covid-19 is a disease that attacks the lungs, while smoking impairs lung function and lowers immunity.
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“The most sorry for passive smokers. Because they are not cigarette connoisseurs but are indirectly affected by the smoke they inhale. Although it is true that the heaviest is the smoker himself, “he explained.
Meanwhile, the Spokesperson for the Covid-19 Task Force, dr. Reisa Broto Asmoro, asked the public to work together to not smoke during the pandemic, so as not to add new cases of Covid-19.
Not only that, he also advised people to spend 30 minutes moving or exercising together with their families while maintaining a safe distance at home, because it can create quality togetherness and help reduce stress.
“Pandemic is still facing us, let’s keep our body condition as good as possible. Make sure we stay productive but safe from Covid-19. Stay disciplined in applying the 3 M that has been socialized by the government, “he concluded.
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