Obesity: Policy and Practice Recommendations for High-Risk Populations Influenced by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
mSystems
; 7(3): e0008922, 2022 Jun 28.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1874511
ABSTRACT
Obesity has been linked to higher morbidity and mortality in those that contract novel viruses, such as H1N1 and SARS-CoV-2. Loss of life and the high cost of obesity highlight the need to focus on preventative measures. The state of Maine (United States) is profiled as a rural state with high rates of obesity and low health literacy that benefits from programs to improve health. However, more multidirectional efforts are needed. Four recommendations for building a healthier, more resilient patient population are discussed here (i) state incentives and subsidies, (ii) employers to incentivize healthy living, (iii) federal incentives and initiatives, and (iv) personal responsibility for health and wellness.
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
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MSystems
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Msystems.00089-22
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