Could Lockdown be more deadly than COVID-19?
People are going to die. It’s inevitable during this pandemic, but what really is the driving factor, COVID-19 or lockdown. Our economies are suffering, and so are we. For most people COVID-19 causes only mild illness, however for the likes of you and me, lockdown affects our health, mentally and physically, more than we would like to admit. Food and Closures of Recreational Areas Let’s talk about food. Stuck at home, we are drawn to the kitchen, but this constant opportunity comes at a price. Child obesity, combined with closures of skateparks, playground, Saturday morning football etc., has become a pressing issue during these times. Various research has shown that weight is gained in children predominately over the summer months, when schools are not open, just like during lockdown. In addition, lots of schools have taken to online learning, requiring children to sit in front of a screen all day, preventing them from taking some time out of their day to exercise and get up on th...