A new study published in Harvard has found a wave of obesity since the outbreak of the corona into our lives. This is an increase of up to 12 kilos over the period, resulting from the pressure that the citizens of the world were under
Worldwide today (Friday) marks “International Obesity Day.” A new study published in the Harvard Gazette found that in the two years since the outbreak of the corona epidemic in the world, many people around the world have experienced weight gain of up to 12 pounds.
The study, which was conducted from an analysis of medical information in the United States, examined 15,000,000 subjects and examined the findings on them before the corona and in the corona period. 5 kg and 2% of the study participants gained more than 12 kg during the corona period.
The study found that for the first time, weight gain was extended to the general population and did not remain only in those with a background of obesity. The researchers explained the findings in mental stress, which causes the release of the hormone cortisol in the brain. Cortisol increases the urge to eat carbohydrates, sugar, fat and sodium (salt). Although these substances give immediate satisfaction but are short-term, and pose a risk of obesity, diabetes 2, heart attacks and muscle loss. Cortisol itself concentrates the fat in the abdominal area and leads to abdominal obesity which is known to be a risk factor for a variety of comorbidities.
Dr. Shai Eldar, director of the Center for the Treatment of Obesity, the surgical division in Ichilov, says, “One of the most problematic diseases in the Western world, which causes many complications, is obesity. More than a quarter of Israel’s population suffers from it, and about 4,000 people die each year. “Obesity is a chronic disease and not a behavioral failure. Many studies show that this disease is physiological – genetic, and although there are controllable parameters such as diet and lifestyle, most of the overweight population regains its excess weight after weight loss and even doubles it.”
Another study of patients with obesity that endangers health that preceded bariatric surgery found that less than one percent of patients who underwent surgery and contracted corona came to hospital and had to receive oxygen, compared to the control group where a larger proportion of participants were required to be oxygenated, hospitalized and more severely ill. The virus.
Dr. Elder adds – “Obesity has been found to be a significant complication factor when it comes to the corona virus. In medicine there are not many areas for which a real solution can be provided in one treatment like the bariatric surgeries. These surgeries that help in cases where there is no solution in life-threatening obesity are necessary surgeries. “Losing weight to patients who are obese and endangering their health can be a significant solution against coronary heart disease complications.”