Temporal changes in the risk of six-month post-COVID symptoms: a national population-based cohort study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Temporal changes in the risk of six-month post-COVID symptoms: a national population-based cohort study

  • By

  • Anne Pastorello

  • Laurence Meyer

  • Joël Coste

  • Camille Davisse-Paturet

  • Xavier de Lamballerie

  • Maria Melchior

  • Sophie Novelli

  • Delphine Rahib

  • Nathalie Bajos

  • Cécile Vuillermoz

  • Jeanna-Eve Franck

  • Carmelite Manto

  • Alexandra Rouquette

  • Josiane Warszawski

  • EpiCov study group

  • July 3, 2024

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    The risk of six-month post-COVID symptoms was 14.6% during the first wave and decreased to 7.0% during the second wave in France.

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    Higher post-COVID symptom risk was associated with baseline physical conditions and increased acute symptoms during both waves.

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    Women and individuals with baseline mental conditions experienced a higher risk of post-COVID symptoms during the first wave.

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    The study utilized modified Poisson regressions and accounted for missing data through nonresponse weights and multiple imputation.

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    Findings suggest that the risk of post-COVID symptoms may vary based on the timing of acute COVID episodes and healthcare context.

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