Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine, Greenville, Greenville, SC.
Fam Med. 2023 Feb;55(2):72-74. doi: 10.22454/FamMed.2023.255834.
For many, the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in drastic behavior changes. While the immediate uncertainty and fear surrounding the initial lockdown has subsided, there are still significant changes to our daily lives and work that may have lasting impact on our health and well-being. One such change is the increase in physical inactivity and sedentarism, a result of decreased group activities, organized events, work and school from home mandates, and physical distancing. Physical inactivity represents one of the strongest modifiable risk factors for poor health outcomes and a preventable cause of early morbidity and mortality from many common chronic diseases. Overall, health care providers are inconsistent and often ineffective at screening and counseling patients on the benefits of regular physical activity. Additionally, there is very little structured curricula for medical learners to address physical inactivity and other lifestyle factors that contribute to the health of our patients. As we adjust to new social practices and behaviors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that we emphasize the need for education, screening, evidence-based interventions, advocacy, and effective role modeling on the importance of physical activity for our patients, communities, and our own well-being.
对于许多人来说，COVID-19 大流行的封锁导致了行为的剧烈变化。虽然最初封锁带来的不确定性和恐惧已经减弱，但我们的日常生活和工作仍有重大变化，这可能对我们的健康和幸福产生持久影响。其中一个变化是身体活动减少和久坐不动，这是由于小组活动、组织活动、居家办公和学校、保持社交距离的减少而导致的。身体活动不足是健康不良结果的最强可改变危险因素之一，也是许多常见慢性疾病早发发病率和死亡率的可预防原因。总体而言，医疗保健提供者在筛查和向患者宣传定期身体活动的益处方面不一致，且往往效果不佳。此外，对于医学生来说，几乎没有针对身体活动和其他生活方式因素的结构化课程，这些因素会影响患者的健康。随着我们因 COVID-19 大流行而调整新的社交习惯和行为，强调对患者、社区和我们自身健康的身体活动的重要性的教育、筛查、基于证据的干预、倡导和有效榜样作用至关重要。
