In conclusion a high body mass index helps much better to fight the virus? that is understandable given that people who have a better immune system are those who have a better quality of life and therefore a better diet and healthy body (not all but the vast majority).
But high society and big cities, especially in the United States, which have a zero rate of poverty, are those that have a higher rate of being affected and that is due to their better quality of life because they travel from one place to another in countless opportunities. Perhaps that is why in Africa the virus has not spread so quickly or perhaps it never will and it is an advantage that people who live on the African continent have, because otherwise the virus would be lethal because their immune system is very weak due to their low body mass index due to their high rate of poverty.
Let us hope that the virus does not spread any further and we will soon find a vaccine.
Fabulous article that complements your first part very well.. Congratulations, Chapp. It was very nice to be able to read it.
Hey @carloserp-2000,
Yes and No! If you don't health enough resources it is quite hard for your body to counteract diseases. That's clear. Nevertheless, overfeeding, as in the case of western countries, is generally a huge threat to your health (Diabetes, Cancer...). Moreover, I found that countries with a lower BMI (such as Japan) show a lower Corona-burden. This led me to the conclusion that there must be something which improves your health. This could be the so-called "Autophagy" a cellular recycling system that keeps your cells healthy and helps to fight viruses. The viruses are engulfed and digested when entering a cell. Remnants of the viruses will be presented on the cell surface afterwards and serve as a template for the immune system to fight the flu, or whatever. The higher your food intake the lower the rate of autophagy, the lower the benefit of the autophagy to counteract viral infections. It is just a proposal to explain the difference between highly developed countries were some (high BMI) show huge problems and others (low BMI) not.
Thanks for reading and maybe try some intermittent fasting to improve your immune system.
Greetings
Chapper