When people talk about the Corona epidemic, they are often afraid of getting infected with it and showing symptoms of the epidemic, but the danger does not stop there, because the pandemic has also affected people’s psychological and mental health, making them more anxious and disturbed, according to a recent study.

According to a study published in the Obesity newspaper, which specializes in obesity and medical affairs, the closure restrictions that were imposed in the countries of the world in order to contain Corona, had a fatal impact on health in general.

The researchers stated that the closure measures led to a decline in people’s physical activity, while others took a great appetite for food, while they were staying indoors, while a large percentage of psychological disorders such as anxiety suffered.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Louisiana, revealed that people’s sitting activities increased by an average of 21 minutes during weekdays, while physical activity decreased by an average of 17 minutes.

Meanwhile, 44 percent of study participants reported sleep problems, during lockdowns and coronavirus lockdowns.

And 75 percent of the sample, which included thousands, said that they worried and feared for the health of their relatives, in light of the spread of the epidemic that affected tens of millions around the world.

Many were worried about Corona, due to the dire economic repercussions and the loss of millions of people from their jobs.

Researcher Emily Flanagan, a co-author of the study, advises that mental health examinations be conducted, during and after the epidemic, in order to monitor and treat disorders.

The researcher recommends staying close to people suffering from these disorders, or providing them with remote assistance, in the event that going to treatment centers is not possible at the present time due to Corona prevention measures.