WORLD HEALTH DAY
8 CHRONIC ILLNESS BECOMING COMMON POST COVID-19
Published By Livemint | 06 Apr, 2023
Chronic diseases are those that last for one year or more
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Here's some chronic diseases becoming common after Covid-19
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After Covid-19 pandemic, issues like anxiety, depression, stress have worsened
Psychological conditions
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Covid-19 raises the risk of several cancers as it targets multiple proteins
Cancer
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The persistent cough and shortness of breath due to Covid-19 impact our lungs
Respiratory illnesses
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Number of patients with high blood pressure has increased post Covid
Hypertension
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Covid-19 pandemic has increased the risk of heart attack, stroke etc.
Heart diseases
Experts opine that Covid treatment raise blood glucose levels of the body and may cause diabetes
Diabetes
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With Covid-19 disease, inhaled oxygen takes more time to enter blood streams
Asthma
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After Covid-19, the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease can get more severe
COPD
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