Underlying Health Conditions in COVID-19 Patients with Complications
Learn about the Groups at Higher Risk for Severe Illness in a COVID-19 Infection including Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease & Cancer
Risk Factors of COVID-19 Complication
Source : Observer Research Foundation
Lung, Neurological, Liver & Kidney Diseases
4 Common Health Conditions in Singapore
1. Hypertension
About 1 in 4 persons between 30 and 69 years old suffer from high blood pressure.
2. Diabetes
Diabetes can lead to other health issues such as heart attack, stroke and kidney damage if it is not well-managed.
- Change your diet and lifestyle
- Reduce sugar intake
- Exercise more
3. Strokes & Heart Attacks
Nearly 1 in 3 deaths are due to Cerebrovascular & Cardiovascular Diseases.
- Inform your doctor of your medical history and get advice on the right type of tests and health screenings you might need eg ECG, X-Rays, CT scans or MRIs
- Exercise more
- Increase your intake of Omega-3 DHA Fatty acids
The most common types are colorectal, lung, breast and prostate cancers.
What can you do about it?
- Types of screenings you can consider include mammograms, HPV tests and vaccinations and blood tests.
- Speak to your doctor for details on available screening methods for you and your loved ones.
REMEMBER MORE IS MORE!
- Eat MORE vegetables, fruits and lean meats. Nutrition is key to maintaining good health.
- Get MORE exercise.
- Get MORE sleep. Clock at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night.
Infectious Diseases - Dengue Fever, Influenza, Hepatitis B, COVID-19
Vitamins & Nutrients for a Well-functioning Immune System to Protect against COVID-19 & other Viral Infections
(Ref: Nutrients. 2020 Apr 23;12(4). pii: E1181. doi: 10.3390/nu12041181 Optimal Nutritional Status for a Well-Functioning Immune System Is an Important Factor to Protect against Viral Infections Calder PC1, Carr AC2, Gombart AF3, Eggersdorfer M4.
Top Health Conditions of Hospitalization Pre-COVID-19 (Source: SingStats)
- Cancer
- Pneumonia
- Ischaemic Heart diseases & other heart diseases
- Intestinal Infectious diseases
- Infections of the skin
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Cerebrovascular diseases (including Stroke)
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections
The information provided in this website is for knowledge purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice.
Should you encounter any medical problem that you are unsure of, always consult your doctor or health care provider for assistance and medical advice.