What is the ``secondary health damage'' caused by the new coronavirus?
In order to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, if you refrain from going out and lack of exercise or interact with other people, your body and mind will decline in unexpected ways.
This is called "secondary health damage".
Examples of secondary health damage 〇 As a result of refraining from going out and lack of exercise: worsening of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases
Let's keep an eye on health as well as infectious disease prevention and prevent "secondary health damage".
What is the "Secondary Health Damage Prevention Consortium"?
The Consortium for Prevention of Secondary Health Damage is an organization made up of volunteers from experts such as doctors and academics, municipalities, and private companies.
We want everyone to take appropriate measures against infectious diseases, pay attention to their health, and enjoy happy daily lives (outings, travel, health activities, consumption, connections with people, etc.) in the future. The consortium is active.
Toyonaka City agrees with this purpose and, as a member, will carry out activities to protect the health of its citizens.
Click here for the website of the Consortium for Prevention of Secondary Health Damage
Four Basic Measures to Prevent Secondary Health Damage
1. Do moderate exercise (cardio and strength training)
Exercise is known to reduce the risk of infection and aggravation.
When you refrain from going out, the amount of daily exercise is greatly reduced.
Exercise is essential for maintaining physical and mental health.
Get into the habit of moderate exercise (both cardio and strength training) that isn't too strenuous.
2. eat right
Refraining from going out will reduce calorie consumption and make it easier to gain weight.
Obesity is the cause of many lifestyle-related diseases.
An unhealthy diet also weakens the immune system.
Eat three meals a day and eat well-balanced meals.
Protein intake is also important to prevent muscle loss.
3. get quality sleep
Lack of sleep weakens the immune system.
How you spend your day is key to helping you fall asleep better and sleep better.
Exposure to sunlight and moderate exercise during the day will help you sleep better.
Do not eat anything 2 hours before going to bed.
Four. have relationships with people
When you have less contact with people, stress and anxiety increase while you don't realize it.
Stress and anxiety can weaken your immune system and interfere with sleep.
Decreased interaction and conversation with other people can also lead to a decline in cognitive function.
After taking infection prevention measures, it is important to go outside as much as possible and meet and talk with people.
Inquiries
Corona Health Support Division
〒561-0881 4-11-1 Nakasakurazuka, Toyonaka City Toyonaka Public Health Center Telephone: 06-6152-7381
Fax: 06-6152-7304