NSU Research Contributions
Title : Association of food habit with the COVID-19 severity and hospitalization: A cross-sectional study among the recovered individuals in Bangladesh
Authors : Sumon Ganguli, Sabbir Howlader, Kamol Dey, Suman Barua, Md. Nazrul Islam, Afroza Begum, Md. Abdus Sobahan, Rivu Raj Chakraborty, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, and Paritosh Kumar Biswas
| Journal Article Title: Nutrition and Health | Volume Number: 28 | Publication Year : 2022 | Issue Number: 4 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: SAGE Publications | |
| Pages : 12 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG2 Zero Hunger |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Achieve universal health coverage Strengthen capacity for health risk management End all forms of malnutrition |
| Impact statement: This landmark study, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, establishes a clear link between pre-existing dietary habits and reduced COVID-19 severity and hospitalization. The research reveals that the regular consumption of black tea, milked tea, honey, and pickles is significantly associated with lower risks of severe symptoms and hospital admission. Additionally, high daily intake of fish, fruits, and vegetables, combined with moderate consumption of traditional spices like ginger, garlic, and turmeric, was found to be protective. These findings serve as a critical call for public health officials to integrate nutritional management into pandemic response strategies, offering a low-cost, accessible "combo approach" to help mitigate the impact of contagious respiratory diseases on healthcare systems. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: COVID-19, severity, hospitalization, dietary habits, foods, spices |
