Identifying Long-Term Effects of SARS-CoV-2 and Their Association With Social Determinants of Health in a Cohort of Over One Million COVID-19 Survivors
December 2022
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BMC Public Health
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TLDR Long-term effects of COVID-19 can vary over time and are more likely in certain age and gender groups, while race, income, and education levels have little to no impact. Ongoing medical care is needed due to potential complications.
The study analyzed the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 on over 1.37 million COVID-19 patients and their association with social determinants of health. It found 36 out of 1724 3-digit ICD-10 codes significantly increased in the post-COVID period, including 'other anemias' and 'hypertension'. Age and gender were significantly associated with multiple long-term effects, while race, income, and education levels showed rare or no significant associations. The study also found that COVID-19 infection can lead to multiple long-term complications, with certain conditions significantly more likely to occur after exposure to the virus. Symptoms seemed to vary over time, with some no longer being over-represented as time progressed. The study concluded that potential complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection require ongoing medical evaluation and care.
