Affiliation:
1. Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was recognized as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.
However, the median age of laboratory-confirmed cases is about 45 years and age is not a sole potential
risk for catching COVID-19; unfortunately, some social media pretend that elderly people are more
likely to be infected by COVID-19. Providing such information about the COVID-19 can increase the
stress and anxiety among the elderly that may weaken their immune system. It is suggested that social
media provide appropriate information to reduce public stress.
Funder
University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Complementary and alternative medicine,Pharmaceutical Science
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