Women, overweight people and those above age 40 more at long COVID risk: Study

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Women, overweight people and those above age 40 more at long COVID risk: Study
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Researchers also found that patients with conditions like asthma, diabetes and even anxiety were more likely to develop long\u002Dlasting symptoms.

Researchers also found that patients with preexisting conditions like asthma, diabetes and even anxiety or depression were more likely to develop long-lasting Covid-19 symptoms. Those who were previously hospitalized or admitted to intensive care for Covid also were at higher risk.Start planning for your weekend with expert recommendations from our team of writers on what to cook, where to dine, and the perfect wine pairing delivered straight to your inbox on Thursday at noon.

Long Covid, also known as post-Covid condition, occurs when symptoms continue or develop three months after an initial infection, according to the World Health Organization. The report found that people with two vaccinations had a 40% lower risk of developing long Covid. Discussions of Covid-19 have increasingly focused on long-term effects as clinicians and companies look to prevent severe illness.

Pfizer Inc.’s Paxlovid, for example, has been shown to reduce the risk of lingering symptoms, leading to fewer cases of long Covid. Last week, a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee supported full approval of Paxlovid to treat Covid-19 in adults at risk of developing severe illness. The drug is already permitted for emergency use.

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