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Coronavirus inactivity may cause chronic disease spike
A quarter of adults aged 20 and over have adopted lower intensity physical activity since lockdown began, promoting concerns over a chronic disease spike.
A new study co-led led by UCL found that disproportionate numbers of adults with chronic diseases and conditions, such as obesity, hypertension and lung disease, reduced their physical activity levels during the first weeks of the UK coronavirus lockdown, with similar reduced levels of activity found for people with disabilities and depression.
The study also found that not only people with medical conditions but also those who perceived themselves or others in their home to be at risk, had more frequently changed towards a more inactive lifestyle.
Nina Rogers, lead author of the study, said: “Low levels of physical activity put adults at increased risk of chronic diseases like obesity, cardiovascular disease and stroke which are also potential risk factors for more severe complications if someone develops COVID-19.
“It is concerning that in the mid to long term, multiple lockdowns might lead to prolonged periods of low physical activity which could increase the size of the population that is most vulnerable to severe complications from COVID-19.”
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