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https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-takes-1-trillion-global-economic-toll-each-year-analysis-suggests>
“A brief communication published last week in
NPJ Primary Care Respiratory
Medicine outlines the substantial economic burden of long COVID worldwide,
estimating that persistent symptoms after COVID infection cost the global
economy roughly $1 trillion each year, or roughly 1% of global gross domestic
product.
The analysis looked at data across numerous studies and reports, analyzing long
COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and
quality of life.
Global prevalence estimates of long COVID vary widely. Conservative estimates
suggest a range of 2% to 7%, while a systematic review of 144 studies published
through 2024 suggests a prevalence of 36%, with higher rates reported in
hospitalized patients, adults, and women.
Even using more conservative estimates, the economic footprint of long COVID is
"material and persistent," write the authors. One economic model suggests $3.7
trillion in annual losses associated with long COVID, with 59% attributed to
decreases in quality of life and the remaining losses attributed to reduced
earnings and increased medical expenses.
In the United States alone, analyses suggest that long COVID may be responsible
for $170 billion in annual lost wages, with some estimates ranging even
higher.”
Via Violet Blue’s
Threat Model - Covid: November 27, 2025:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/covid-november-144496970
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
