Being overweight in young people can increase the risk of corona

The Dhaka Times Desk Researchers in Britain have said that if the amount of 'excess weight' is slightly higher than the body height of young people, the risk of serious illness from the corona virus may increase.

According to the study published in Lancet, this problem is more common in young people. Such results are obtained by understanding who is more at risk of corona complications.

The study was conducted in the days of repeated lockdowns and increasing restrictions related to Corona.

The report also says that those with a body mass index or BMI of 23 are at the highest risk. The index of how much one should weigh is called BMI or Body Mass Index.

Studies show that a one-point increase in BMI increases the risk of hospitalization by 5 percent. Along with that, the risk of going to ICU also increases within 10 percent.

A study of 7 million people in England found that the effect was greatest in those under 40. In those over 80 years of age, the effect of being overweight was less pronounced.

The formula for calculating ideal weight by BMI method is:

BMI = Weight ÷ Height2

(In this method the weight in 'kg' and height in 'meter' should be calculated.)

For example, a man's weight is 80 kg, his height will be 1.8 m.

In this case BMI = 80 ÷ 1.82

Or 80 ÷ 1.8–1.8 = 24.7.

Things to do to prevent Corona virus

# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer cloth mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.