When people talk about the Corona epidemic, they often fear that they will catch it, and the symptoms of the epidemic will appear, but the danger does not stop at this point, because the pandemic also affected people’s mental and mental health, making them more anxious and disturbed, according to a recent study.
According to a study published in the newspaper “Obesity” specialized in obesity and medical affairs, the closure restrictions that were imposed in countries of the world in order to contain Corona, had a fatal impact on health in general.
The researchers reported, according to “Sky News”, that the closure measures led to a decrease in people’s physical activity, while others accepted a great hunger for food, while staying indoors, while a large percentage suffered from psychological disorders such as anxiety.
The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Louisiana, revealed that people doing their activities while sitting increased by an average of 21 minutes on weekdays, while physical activity decreased by an average of 17 minutes.
Meanwhile, 44 percent of study participants reported sleep problems, during periods of lockdowns and the imposition of coronavirus measures.
And 75 percent of the sample, which included thousands, said that they felt anxious and afraid for the health of their relatives, in light of the spread of the epidemic that affected tens of millions around the world.
Many were concerned about Corona, due to the dire economic repercussions and the loss of millions of people in their jobs.
Researcher Emily Flanagan, who is involved in the study, advises that mental health checks be carried out during and after the epidemic in order to monitor and treat disorders.
The researcher recommends staying close to people who suffer from these disorders, or providing them with remote assistance, in case treatment centers were not intended to be possible at the present time due to Corona prevention measures.
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