About 1 in 4 Americans over age 65 and 1 in 5 adults under 65 experienced “long COVID” symptoms after surviving a coronavirus infection, according to a new study from the CDC.
Researchers found that 38% of COVID-19 survivors “experienced at least one incident condition” in the months after their infection. In comparison, about 16% of people who weren’t infected were diagnosed with those conditions.
The most common symptoms after a coronavirus infection were “respiratory symptoms and musculoskeletal pain.” Other major symptoms included kidney failure, heart problems, blood clots, and vascular issues. Among ages 65 and older, researchers found an “increased risk for neurological conditions” and other mental health issues such asPrevious studies have found different estimates for the proportion of COVID-19 survivors who face long COVID symptoms, ranging from 20% to 50%, according.
The CDC is supporting several ongoing studies to better understand the long-term effects of contracting COVID-19, CBS News reported. Earlier this month, the CDC updated its
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