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Prevalence and risk factors for long COVID in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Le-Yan Hu1, An-Qi Cai1, Bo Li1

  • 1Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.

Journal of Infection and Public Health
|January 18, 2025

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Nearly half of COVID-19 survivors in China experience long COVID symptoms, including fatigue and cognitive decline. Risk factors include severe acute illness, comorbidities, older age, and being female. Establishing support platforms is crucial for monitoring and managing these patients.

Keywords:
Long COVIDObservational studiesPrevalence rateSystematic review

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant number of patients at risk of developing long COVID post-recovery.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors of long COVID in China is critical for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing clinical studies on long COVID in China.
  • To determine the prevalence and identify associated risk factors of long COVID among COVID-19 patients in China.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review protocol registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024519375).
  • Searched six electronic databases from January 2020 to March 2024.
  • Meta-analysis performed using R software to analyze prevalence and risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Included 50 studies with 65,880 participants; approximately 50% prevalence of long COVID.
  • Common symptoms include fatigue, cognitive decline, and shortness of breath.
  • Severe acute COVID-19, comorbidities, advanced age, and female sex were identified as significant risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Nearly half of COVID-19 patients in China may develop long COVID.
  • Establishing recovery-support platforms and regular follow-up is recommended for monitoring and managing patients, especially high-risk individuals.