The most at-risk groups: who should be especially careful about the coronavirus?

There are still many unknowns about the new coronavirus, but right now you can we only rely on statistics. According to the findings that scientists collected while treating people in the world's largest outbreaks, they revealed in more detail which the most at-risk groups of people. Of course, as with any new infection, those who struggle the most are those who health was already unfavorable. This is where most of the talk is about cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and respiratory diseases. However, patients who have recently treated for cancer with chemotherapy and radiation.

It should also be emphasized that although mortality is unfortunately higher in the elderly, it can be the more severe course of the coronavirus infection also develops in younger people (from 15 to 49 years old). It is a surprising fact in children under the age of 14, in which infections have already been confirmed, but no deaths have been reported. Scientists believe that their not yet fully developed immune system may be responsible for their easier course of infection. But they are still children large carriers of viruses and bacteria in particular, who deal with respiratory problems, so when schools close on Monday by no means to the protection of grandmothers and grandfathers.

Cardiovascular diseases

The coronavirus is about lung infection. However, since the lungs and heart are closely related organs, the latter still feels this disease. Difficulty breathing is an effort for a person. Someone who already has a weak heart will find the increased need to beat their heart very uncomfortable. The same thing happens with seasonal flu. This one is known for that increases the probability of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 6 times.

High blood pressure and diabetes

Conditions for which can also be insidious maybe we don't even know, that we have them. This is mainly about fatty deposits in the vessel walls, which in the case of a greater effort of the heart burst and block the vessel, resulting in a heart attack or stroke. Here, those with high blood pressure and persons with diabetes. In certain cases, it even happened that they were those who are sick with the coronavirus are also sick with the seasonal flu. Fighting one infection can be exhausting, let alone two. That is why some doctors at the beginning of spreading the coronavirus emphasized that it was smart, that we are also vaccinated against the flu.

Doctors therefore ask that cardiovascular patients (including those with blood pressure problems) take special care. Also, let their family members look out for them by following instructions on disinfection and close contact restrictions. The patients themselves should take medication regularly and they make themselves monthly supply of them. They should also regularly check that everything is fine with their blood pressure.

Respiratory diseases

This includes people who suffer from cystic fibrosis, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma, allergies and lung damage from smoking. They are also quite sensitive to the common cold or flu, let alone the coronavirus. Especially since this one is known for yes makes breathing even more difficult. It is really recommended for them to they don't keep in places, where there are many people i.e. in crowded shopping centers, on public passenger transport, but also at parties, both in bars and on birthdays.

Cancerous diseases

Patients who have overcome cancer or are still being treated for it are also among those at considerable risk. Their therapy consists of chemotherapy and also radiation, both of which lead to the immune system deteriorates greatly. This, of course, has a hard time fighting a cold, let alone something as nasty as the coronavirus. For cancer patients, it has always been recommended that they spend the treatment time in as sterile an environment as possible. As always, caution is never superfluous.

And finally...

If we draw a line, it is the coronavirus is much more nasty than the seasonal flu. Its symptoms are similar, a the course is more severe in many people. Above all, spreads very simply, that's why it is taking care of hygiene is very important. It bears repeating once more, which are the most vulnerable groups of people. This is mainly about chronic patients, who suffer from: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory diseases, high blood pressure and se treat cancer.

It is necessary to realize that the incubation period in humans lasts on average somewhere up to two weeks, before the first symptoms appear. According to some findings, the person who became infected was contagious from 8 to 37 days.

In the coming days, government institutions will certainly take additional measures to contain the infection. That is why we must be especially responsible towards ourselves and others and hold mutual meetings only when it is absolutely necessary. Of course, pay attention to hygiene and in case of symptoms call your personal physician first.