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A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics indicates that Long COVID has become the most common chronic health issue among children, affecting up to 20% of those who have had COVID-19, surpassing asthma. The study details symptoms across different age groups and emphasizes the importance of prevention and awareness, as there is currently no cure for Long COVID.
As the UK's National Health Service (NHS) celebrates its 75th anniversary, experts warn that without significant changes, it may not survive until its 100th birthday. The aging population and the rise of chronic health conditions pose challenges for the NHS, which currently spends the majority of its budget on long-term care. To ensure sustainability, experts suggest shifting resources towards community care, social care, and prevention. While increased investment in the NHS is necessary, it must be accompanied by economic growth or increased taxation. Additionally, there is a need for a more holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on social determinants and prioritizing services that support people to live in good health.
Many adults with Down syndrome face difficulties in receiving proper medical care as most Down syndrome programs nationwide focus on children. Adults with Down syndrome often develop chronic health problems, such as severe sleep apnea, digestive disorders, thyroid conditions, and obesity. Many develop Alzheimer’s disease in middle age. Researchers suspect this is related to extra copies of genes that cause overproduction of proteins, which build up in the brain. The United States had about three times as many adults with the condition by 2016 as it did in 1970.
Many adults with Down syndrome face inadequate health care as most Down syndrome programs nationwide focus on children, even though many people with the condition now live into middle age and often develop health problems typically associated with seniors. Adults with Down syndrome often develop chronic health problems, such as severe sleep apnea, digestive disorders, thyroid conditions, and obesity. Many develop Alzheimer’s disease in middle age. Researchers suspect this is related to extra copies of genes that cause overproduction of proteins, which build up in the brain.