Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-28-2022

Publication Title

mSystems

Keywords

JMG, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, inflammation, novel virus, obesity, policy, recommendations, resilience, social determinants of health

JAX Source

mSystems . 2022 Jun 28;7(3):e0008922.

Volume

7

Issue

3

First Page

e0008922

ISSN

2379-5077

PMID

35638359

DOI

10.1128/msystems.00089-22

Abstract

Obesity has been linked to higher morbidity and mortality in those that contract novel viruses, such as H1N1 and SARS-CoV-2. Loss of life and the high cost of obesity highlight the need to focus on preventative measures. The state of Maine (United States) is profiled as a rural state with high rates of obesity and low health literacy that benefits from programs to improve health. However, more multidirectional efforts are needed. Four recommendations for building a healthier, more resilient patient population are discussed here: (i) state incentives and subsidies, (ii) employers to incentivize healthy living, (iii) federal incentives and initiatives, and (iv) personal responsibility for health and wellness.

Comments

This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.

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