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Published Jun 26, 2020

BONUS: Public Health Issues POST-COVID-19

Danny Matranga delves into pressing post-COVID-19 public health challenges, examining how the pandemic has fostered a culture of instant gratification, altered food consumption habits, and disrupted fitness routines, ultimately leading to increased obesity and diabetes risks.
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  • Instant Gratification

    The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified society's reliance on instant gratification, particularly through delivery services and online shopping. highlights how this shift has exacerbated a pre-existing "laziness epidemic," where people expect immediate fulfillment of their needs 1. This cultural shift is concerning as it further distances individuals from traditional shopping and self-sufficiency. notes:

    We've become so conditioned to have things now that the continuation and the extension of that has only gotten worse.

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    The pandemic's impact on lifestyle changes is profound, with increased reliance on delivery services becoming a norm that may persist even as society moves towards normalcy 2.

       

    Work & Unemployment

    The pandemic has also significantly altered employment patterns and attitudes towards work. discusses how unemployment benefits, including additional stipends, have led some individuals to earn more than they did while working, fostering a sense of complacency 1. This shift has contributed to a societal laziness, where the urgency to return to work is diminished. expresses concern over this trend:

    We're kind of living in this fantasy world where we don't have to work.

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    As unemployment rates remain high, the challenge lies in encouraging a return to the workforce while balancing the benefits of remote work and delivery services.

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