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Abstract Title:

Facemasks in the COVID-19 era: A health hypothesis.

Abstract Source:

Med Hypotheses. 2021 Jan ;146:110411. Epub 2020 Nov 22. PMID: 33303303

Abstract Author(s):

Baruch Vainshelboim

Article Affiliation:

Baruch Vainshelboim

Abstract:

Many countries across the globe utilized medical and non-medical facemasks as non-pharmaceutical intervention for reducing the transmission and infectivity of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Although, scientific evidence supporting facemasks' efficacy is lacking, adverse physiological, psychological and health effects are established. Is has been hypothesized that facemasks have compromised safety and efficacy profile and should be avoided from use. The current article comprehensively summarizes scientific evidences with respect to wearing facemasks in the COVID-19 era, providing prosper information for public health and decisions making.

Study Type : Review

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