Risks of Long Term Self Isolation

Written By Julie Ann

Lifestyle Changes

  • Lower levels of activity

  • Increased screen time both for work from home & students on Zoom classes

  • Reduced vitamin D, due to lack of sun exposure

  • Changed appetite and irregular eating patterns

These all affect muscles in the log term causing weakness (dystrophy) and create a routine of unhealthier habits

Long Term Changes

  • Increased risk to:

    • Cardiovascular disease

    • Diabetes

    • Ostoporosis &, fractures

    • Cognitive decline

    • Muscular dystrophy

    • Back pain and related issues (pyriformis syndrome, sciatica, etc)

Julie Ann
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