Use of the mask as a barrier device in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

Repercussions on cardiovascular health

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34024/prometeica.2022.24.13343

Keywords:

COVID-19, Pandemic, Mask, Atmospheric Pollutants, Cardiovascular Diseases

Abstract

Background: In 2019, the world was surprised by a disease that had its first confirmed cases in the city of Wuhan-China, and quickly spread across the globe, COVID-19. The SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes the disease, spreads very easily through the air in droplets of saliva after the patient coughs or sneezes. In this way, health authorities developed health protocols to slow the spread. However, it is possible that the benefits of using the mask go beyond the transmission of the virus and may impact on other aspects related to health. Objective: to address the effects of mask use and its impact on cardiovascular health. Method and Results: The present literature review was carried out through a search in 3 bibliographic databases - PubMed, Capes Periodicals (Web of Science) and LILACS. Articles published between 2001 and 2021 were selected, in a total of 09 articles. Conclusion: this study shows that the use of a face mask can be a good ally in reducing exposure to risks related to cardiovascular diseases, especially air pollutants.

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Author Biographies

  • Valter Antonio Rocha Viana, Universidade Paulista - UNIP

    Graduation and Licentiate in Physical Education

    Major in Exercise Physiology

    Major in Sports Training

    Major in Biomechanics in Physical Activity, Health and Rehabilitation

    Master of Science - Psychobiology

    Doctorate in Science - Nutrition

  • Marcelo Mendes Alves, Universidade Paulista - UNIP

    Graduation in Physiotherapy

    Major in Developmental Biology (Embryology) and Stem Cells

    Master of Science (Anatomy)

  • Cássio Vilicev, Universidade Paulista - UNIP

    Graduation in Physical Education

    Graduation in Physiotherapy

    Master of Science - Functional Anatomy: structure and ultrastructure

    Doctorate in Science - Anatomy of Domestic and Wild

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Rocha Viana, V. A., Mendes Alves, M., & Vilicev, C. (2022). Use of the mask as a barrier device in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: Repercussions on cardiovascular health. Prometeica - Journal of Philosophy and Science, 24, 200-209. https://doi.org/10.34024/prometeica.2022.24.13343
Received 2022-01-12
Accepted 2022-02-04
Published 2022-02-15