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Since the beginning of thecoronavirus pandemicThe experts were particularly concerned about the spread of the virus among the elderly populations. COVID-19 disproportionately affected older persons, with 42% of deaths from the disease occurring inRetirement homes and assisted living facilities. Adults over 60 are more likely to suffer fromCoronavirus complications, many of which can be fatal. But there is a reason that older men in particular are even more likely to contract Covid-19, and it is particularly surprising that we know what we know about the virus: they are less worried about the coronavirus than others , and therefore less likely to take precautions against that.

According to a study of May published inThe newspapers of gerontology,Older men were less concerned about coronavirus that older women and their younger counterparts. As a result, older men (aged 65 to 81) were the least likely to have implemented behavioral changes that were demonstrated to prevent Covid-19, includingmasks, avoid socializing and not touching their own faces.

And that's where the problem lies. In general, do not worry is a good thing, especially in terms of negative effectStress and anxiety can have on his health. But anxiety can also be a powerful motivation force. As a study authorSarah Barber, a researcher of gerontology and psychology from the State University of Georgia, explained in a statement: "Everyday life is probably happier if we worry less. However, when Covid-19 is concerned, we expected that lower quantities of worry translate intoFewer COVID-19 protective behavior changes. "

The results of the global study were largely encouraging. Although he was carried out relatively early in the pandemic - with questionnaires filled between March 23 and March 31, all participants, but they were told at least somewhat concerned about coronavirus. And this reflects new behaviors, likewash one's hands more andAvoid public places. Naturally, those who were the most worried about COVID-19 had made the changes of the greatest life.

Nevertheless, men over 65 years of age have dissipated themselves as the least affected and were the least likely to have committed to doing the safest. The more we learn about coronavirus, the more we know the enormous impactmasks andsocial distancing Perhaps only for the individual, but also to prevent the spread of the virus to the community in general.

The good news is that older men do not need to worry more about taking these precautions more seriously: they must simply be more aware of the risks. "Our study has shown that for older men, a precise perception of the risk worked as well as predicting preventive behaviors," Barber explained. Given the amount of information on the coronavirus we have learned in a short time since the study has been conducted, many of the older men surveyed have already changed their melody.

And for information that all seniors should be aware, here is7 silent symptoms of seniors coronaviruses need to know.