Exemplary
Mexico’s fight against corona is a strong signal and could become a model for the world in the fight against obesity. Interestingly, this could also be thought far into the future, provided that this strategy is maintained after Corona.
Age and obesity are two of the most serious risk factors for developing Covid-19 disease. The progression of the disease is then often particularly dramatic. Mexico has now taken this risk seriously and started the fight against obesity. Since obesity is also a high risk in children and adolescents, they need special protection.
Mexico wants to protect children and adolescents under the age of 18 from the consumption of junk food, sugar-sweetened beverages and highly processed foods and therefore prohibits their sale. This puts unhealthy foods on the same level as alcohol and cigarettes. This is very exemplary for the healthy development of children. Violations of these regulations are punishable by harsh punishments for repeat offenders, e.g. fines, store closures, prison sentences.
Mexico’s war against obesity could be a model for the future. Ayurvedic and Panchakarma treatments can also help to reduce the risk of obesity. These cures are excellent for this and also strengthen the immune system. A strong immune system is again the best preventive measure against the corona virus.
Obesity is a risk factor and a result of bad lifestyle, and thus favors the corona virus.
73% of Mexicans are overweight, of which 34% are pathologically obese. A trend that has taken off with increasing prosperity, a decoupling of the traditional way of life and a strong orientation towards the US-American lifestyle.
Mexico could thus become a model for the Western world – the big winner could be public health.
You can also read about this at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/19/mexico-kids-junk-food-ban/