Sedentary Lifestyle Phenomenon and Obesity Risk on Students at School and College during Transitions from Conventional School to Online School

Background: Online School was actively carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to reduce social interaction, minimize outdoor activities, and decreasing airborne virus transmission. This activities mainly uses virtual media. During activities, students are advised and ordered to stay inside their house, which causes reduction towards physical activities. Said actions, causes a significant change in their lifestyle and can increase the risk of obesity. Objective: To find out the phenomenon of obesity in conventional education school students, from elementary to high school, during the transition from face-to-face learning to long distance learning. Methods: Reviewing several published scientific articles regarding the phenomenon of increased risk of obesity due to online school during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Results: There is a relationship between online school that increased risk of obesity where are sedentary behavior, stress, and diet. This is because online school makes decreased physical activity, increased screen time, irregular sleep patterns, and stress. This can be experienced by any students. Conclusion: Online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic is proven to escalate risks in students becoming obese, according to an additional increase in their sedentary lifestyle. Hence a modification in their lifestyle and routine is highly needed

Characteristics shifting of heart disease in pregnancy: A report from low middle-income country

Background: Heart disease in pregnancy is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in developing countries. However, the characteristics of the disease vary between countries and regions. This study aimed to present the characteristics of pregnant women with heart disease in an economically advantageous region of a developing country. Design and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Weekly Report of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department to assess pregnant women with heart disease characteristics and pregnancy outcomes. A total sample of 69 pregnant women with heart disease regarding their gestational age was included in the study. Variables observed were maternal characteristics, heart disease's clinical parameters, and maternal and neonatal outcomes. Chi-square test was used to examine the different characteristics of congenital and acquired heart disease groups. Results: The prevalence of cardiac disease in pregnancy was 5.19%. Fifty-three point six percent of pregnant women with heart disease were suffered from congenital heart disease (CHD), while 46.4% were acquired heart disease (AHD). Most labor methods were Cesarean delivery, and 69.6% of women experienced cardiac complications. Maternal death was reported in 8.69% of cases. Four cases were CHD complicated by pulmonary hypertension, which leads to Eisenmenger syndrome. Two other cases were AHD complicated by Peripartum Cardiomyopathies. Although statistically insignificant, complications are more common in the AHD group than CHD. Conclusion: Cardiac disease prevalence in pregnancy is considered high, with CHD as the most common case, which significantly differs from other developing countries