5 Diseases Vulnerable to Corona Covid-19 Virus Exposure, Need to be Cautious

Kapanlagi.com - Corona virus covid-19 has become a new virus that can attack anyone. Because, corona virus covid-19 can be transmitted from human to human, making it easily contagious. In addition, several diseases that are vulnerable to being exposed to corona virus covid-19 need to be aware of.

As is known, corona virus covid-19 has become a pandemic worldwide. Until now, the total confirmed cases of corona virus covid-19 are 1,924,679 with 119,692 fatalities.

This number is certainly not a small number, considering that corona virus covid-19 has attacked the world in less than 6 months. People infected with corona virus covid-19 usually show symptoms ranging from severe symptoms, mild symptoms, and the latest is asymptomatic.

This condition makes everyone cautious and tries to prevent exposure to corona virus covid-19. However, there are several groups of people who are vulnerable to being exposed to corona virus covid-19. Among the vulnerable groups are the elderly, medical personnel, children, and people with certain medical conditions.

These groups are known to be vulnerable to being exposed to corona virus covid-19, so they need to be aware of it. Including people with a history of certain diseases who are at risk of being exposed to the corona virus covid-19. Especially diseases that attack the immune system, which results in decreased immune system.

So what are the diseases that are vulnerable to exposure to the corona virus covid-19?

Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Indonesia, in a twitter post revealed 6 diseases that are vulnerable to exposure to the corona virus covid-19. Here are the diseases that are vulnerable to exposure to the corona virus covid-19 and need to be aware of based on WHO Indonesia and reported from various sources.

1. High Blood Pressure

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High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the diseases that is vulnerable to exposure to the corona covid-19 virus and causes patients to experience a decrease in condition. However, there is no official research stating that the cause of high blood pressure is easily exposed to the corona covid-19 virus.

Unhealthy lifestyles such as smoking and poor eating habits are the main factors for high blood pressure. In addition, some diseases related to high blood pressure include fatigue, diabetes, uric acid, obesity, and kidney disease. To prevent exposure to the corona covid-19 virus, it is better to adopt a healthy lifestyle and nutritious food.

2. Diabetes

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One of the diseases that is vulnerable to exposure to the corona covid-19 virus is diabetes. Diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels or above normal values, causing disturbances in the body's organs.

If diabetes is not well controlled, it can weaken the immune system. This is suspected as the reason why people with diabetes are susceptible to corona covid-19. However, there is not enough data to suggest that people with diabetes are more likely to be exposed to corona covid-19.

In China, most cases of people with diabetes have serious complications due to corona covid-19. However, for people with diabetes, the level of complications from exposure to the corona covid-19 virus can be reduced by always controlling diabetes with a doctor.

3. Heart Disease and Stroke

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Heart disease is a condition in which the heart is in a poor condition and can weaken the immune system. This can make individuals more susceptible to the coronavirus COVID-19. In this case, heart disease includes stroke, coronary heart disease, and heart failure.

Therefore, individuals with this condition must be cautious to avoid high risk of exposure to the coronavirus COVID-19. At the very least, always take preventive measures and regularly consult with a doctor regarding heart health.

4. Chronic Respiratory Infections

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It is known that the coronavirus COVID-19 can also attack the respiratory system. One symptom that arises after being infected with the coronavirus COVID-19 is a feeling of tightness in the chest or difficulty breathing.

Among the chronic respiratory infections that are at risk when exposed to the coronavirus COVID-19 are asthma and pneumonia. These respiratory infections can be susceptible to the coronavirus COVID-19 because they experience severe respiratory disorders. Therefore, individuals with these conditions must be cautious and take preventive measures against the coronavirus COVID-19.

5. Cancer

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Cancer is also included in chronic diseases that have a high risk. It is one of the diseases that is also vulnerable to exposure to the corona covid-19 virus. The reason is that it can cause serious complications when infected with the corona covid-19 virus.

People with cancer usually cause some organs of the body to experience disorders and can result in a weakened immune system, making them more vulnerable to exposure to the corona covid-19 virus.

However, once again, if you have underlying diseases like those mentioned above, do not panic in dealing with the corona covid-19 pandemic. Because panicking will only worsen the body's condition if you have a history of these diseases.

Prevention such as maintaining hygiene and sanitation, keeping food healthy, getting enough exercise, and always having regular check-ups with a doctor need to be done. Those are the 5 diseases that are vulnerable to exposure to the corona covid-19 virus.

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