Long Covid Symptoms Pose Greater Disability Burden Than Heart Disease or Cancer, Lasting Up to Two Years: Studies Reveal
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A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found that long Covid, which includes a range of health problems such as heart issues, blood clots, diabetes, and mental health complications, creates a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer. The study, which analyzed the medical records of nearly 140,000 veterans who survived Covid-19, found that long Covid generated more than 80 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for every 1,000 people who weren't hospitalized for their initial infection. The findings highlight the need to take infections seriously and prioritize prevention and early treatment.
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