Long-Term Health Effects of COVID-19 Disability and Function Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/27756

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The report from the National Academies explores the long-term health effects of COVID-19, known as Long COVID. It describes how Long COVID can cause over 200 symptoms affecting various body systems and may lead to disability. The risk is higher for those with severe initial infections, but even mild cases can result in Long COVID. There is no cure yet; treatment focuses on managing symptoms. Children generally recover better than adults, but some still face challenges like school absences. Social factors affect access to care, and more research is needed to understand this complex condition fully.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Chronic Disease; Disability Evaluation; Epidemiology; Quality of Life; Health Status Disparities; Symptom Assessment; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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