Long-term mass population effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: a long way to go

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has been referred to as one of the most impacting, mass disabling events in the recent public health history, emphasizing the long-term direct effect on those experiencing the disease and the implications for health policy and planning 1,2 . Alternatively, the term "mass deteriorating event" has been proposed, considering the long-term consequences of COVID-19 may present via a broad range of symptoms, from feelings that your health was better before the infection to permanent impairment Long-term effects, referred to as long-COVID or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), need a multidisciplinary research approach to inform the prevention and care of those affected

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