Survey finds that more than one-third of Hong Kong people gained 10% in the fifth wave of the epidemic due to retaliatory dining and long absences

During the fifth wave of the epidemic, the government implemented various social distancing measures to reduce the spread of the virus among citizens.

The Hong Kong Obesity Society today (20th) released a separate survey on the weight of Hong Kong people under the fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong, and found that one-third of the respondents said that their weight increased by 10% after the fifth wave of the epidemic.

37% of the respondents said that their physical activity was lower than when there was no epidemic in 2019, and another 18% said it was difficult to maintain healthy eating habits.

Yuan Meixin, the founding chairman of the Hong Kong Obesity Society, pointed out that the results showed that Hong Kong people were suffering from anti-epidemic fatigue and psychological pressure.

The Society calls on the public to face up to obesity, and should not take it lightly as a dietary choice that only belongs to patients, and do not wait for diabetes or heart disease before treatment.

The Hong Kong Public Opinion Study, commissioned by the Hong Kong Obesity Society, conducted a survey from May 27 to June 6, interviewing 559 Hong Kong citizens aged 18 or above.

30% of adults reduce exercise due to fear of infection

The Hong Kong Public Opinion Study, commissioned by the Hong Kong Obesity Society, conducted a survey from May 27 to June 6, interviewing 559 Hong Kong citizens aged 18 or above.

Yuan Meixin, the founding chairman of the Hong Kong Obesity Society, pointed out that it was found that 36% of Hong Kong people's weight increased compared with that before the outbreak in 2019, and the average weight increased by 10%.

Yuan Meixin continued that 20% of the respondents believed that the fifth wave of the epidemic was more difficult to control or maintain than the previous four waves, and psychological pressure gradually appeared; The discomfort of wearing a mask is one of the reasons for reducing exercise.

Yuan Meixin also pointed out that with the gradual relaxation of social distancing measures, 44% of Hong Kong people said they wanted to seize the opportunity to go out to eat more while the epidemic did not break out again. A lack of energy to get back into exercise habits can all contribute to weight gain.

Xu Junmiao, the current chairman of the Hong Kong Society of Obesity, calls on the public to face up to obesity. Patients need to deal with obesity before the emergence of comorbidities. They should not face it alone, but seek the assistance of a specialized treatment team in a timely manner.

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Xu Junmiao, chairman of the Hong Kong Society of Obesity, pointed out that the body's "survival mechanism" makes it extremely difficult to lose weight.

He explained that when a person tries to lose weight, in order to avoid death due to reduced calorie intake, the body undergoes rapid hormonal changes, the brain produces appetite, slows metabolism and reduces calorie burning.

Even if you eat the same calories as before, you will gain weight, creating the illusion of "everything you drink is fat".

Xu Junmiao continued that discrimination against obesity is very serious in Hong Kong, and respondents believe that obese people are more likely to be lazy in exercising.

But he said, "Obesity is not a lifestyle (lifestyle) choice. The public needs to face up to obesity, and don't wait for diabetes or heart disease to treat it."

He also emphasized that "obesity" that affects the health of the body's organs and "weight loss" for the sake of appearance belong to different weight loss principles, and the same treatment methods as obesity cannot be used, namely stomach reduction surgery, injections and drug treatment.

Xu Junmiao continued that patients should not face obesity treatment alone, and should cooperate with various medical teams, such as different specialists, registered dietitians, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists and exercise experts, to formulate a suitable personal lifestyle, Continued treatment can effectively lose weight without rebounding.

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