The home confinement in Italy due to the Covid-19 outbreak has exposed most individuals to unprecedented stressful situations. Staying home, while was a safe measure, have unintended negative consequences since such efforts to avoid human-to-human transmission of the virus may have led to reduce physical activity (PA). Recent studies[1] have underlined a strong health rationale for continuing PA while taking precautions.

Effects of the home confinement due to the Covid-19 outbreak on wellbeing of former active elders

Francesca Vitali
2020-01-01

Abstract

The home confinement in Italy due to the Covid-19 outbreak has exposed most individuals to unprecedented stressful situations. Staying home, while was a safe measure, have unintended negative consequences since such efforts to avoid human-to-human transmission of the virus may have led to reduce physical activity (PA). Recent studies[1] have underlined a strong health rationale for continuing PA while taking precautions.
2020
Covid19
Home confinement
Elders
Well-being
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