JAKARTA – Obesity is believed to be one of the triggers for the deterioration of the condition of patients infected with the Covid-19 virus. However, recent research has shown that obesity also has a number of self-protective effects against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Okan Bulen Yildiz, an endocrinologist at Ankara’s Hacettepe University Medical School, said a meta-analysis of 19 studies showed the need for hospitalization, intensive care and ventilation in obese COVID-19 patients increased by 80 percent.
Recently, he and a number of colleagues are evaluating the relationship between obesity and Covid-19. Contrary to the negative effects, Yildiz revealed, the meta-analysis also showed obesity did not increase the risk of death in Covid-19 patients in the ICU.
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Mild to moderate obesity, he argues, can even have a protective effect in intensive care.
“This condition is called the obesity paradox. After completion, the meta-analysis will be submitted to the journal, “said Yildiz, Sunday (8/11).
Even so, Yildiz still emphasizes the importance of daily physical activity during the pandemic.
“The amount of time spent at home during the pandemic, lack of physical activity, disturbed sleep patterns, and high levels of stress make weight control difficult for obese people,” he said.
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He added that the situation even led to weight gain for those who previously had no weight problems.
“Everyone needs a healthy and balanced diet. Because food is an important factor to prepare the human body against disease, ”said Yildiz.
Yildiz also revealed that stress is one of the factors that complicates the weight loss program.
According to him, the higher the stress, the more difficult it is for a person to lose weight. Therefore, he emphasized the importance of stress management for the health of the body.
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“It is impossible to control your weight if you are not physically active yourself. For this reason, sports both at home and outside must be done in compliance with social distancing rules, “he said. (rice / fine)
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