You are likely to hide severe illness symptoms to avoid disrupting your daily routine. This phenomenon is a pervasive social behaviour that potentially poses a risk to public health. Not only for regular colds or flu but also for serious ailments, people are more prone to hide the symptoms. ALSO READ: Inflammation can be dangerous: 5 ways to avoid itReasonsThe researchers were able to pinpoint the root causes of this social behaviour. Financial pressure or work commitment also drives people to hide their illness, daunted by the repercussions of canceling their urgent priorities.

Source: Hindustan Times July 22, 2024 15:59 UTC