School of Nursing, UMaine Graduate School, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA.
UMaine Institute of Medicine, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA.
mSystems. 2022 Jun 28;7(3):e0008922. doi: 10.1128/msystems.00089-22. Epub 2022 May 31.
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.
肥胖与感染新型病毒（如 H1N1 和 SARS-CoV-2）的患者的发病率和死亡率升高有关。肥胖导致的生命损失和高昂成本凸显了关注预防措施的必要性。缅因州（美国）是一个以肥胖率高和健康素养低为特征的农村州，该州从改善健康的项目中受益。然而，还需要更多多方面的努力。本文讨论了构建更健康、更具弹性的患者群体的四项建议：（i）州激励措施和补贴，（ii）雇主激励健康生活，（iii）联邦激励措施和倡议，以及（iv）个人对健康和健康的责任。
