Beyond Lockdown: The Potential Side Effects of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Public Health.
Nutrients
; 13(5)2021 May 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1224084
ABSTRACT
Lockdowns to contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 have disrupted routines and behaviors, which could lead to a worsening of lifestyle and an increase in the burden of non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to describe the changes in physical activity, diet, alcohol drinking, and cigarette smoking during lockdown. A self-administered online survey addressing adults living in a province in northern Italy was advertised through websites and social media. Citizens could access the survey in anonymity from 4 May until 15 June 2020. A total of 1826 adults completed the survey, with a worsening of physical activity (35.1%), diet (17.6%), alcohol drinking (12.5%), and cigarette smoking (7.7%) reported. In contrast, 33.5% reported an improvement in diet, 12.6% in alcohol drinking, 5.3% in physical activity and 4.1% in cigarette smoking. Female sex, young adult age, suspension of work activity, and symptoms of psychological distress were the factors associated with a greater likelihood of change, which was frequently for the worse. Lockdown had an impact on lifestyle, with some net beneficial effects on diet and mostly negative effects on physical activity. Public health measures should be implemented to avoid long-term negative effects of the lockdown, supporting individuals more prone to change for the worse.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Alcohol Drinking
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Exercise
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Quarantine
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Feeding Behavior
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Pandemics
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Cigarette Smoking
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Nu13051600
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