Long COVID and Activity Limitations in the U.S.
Author Information
Author(s): Ford Nicole D. PhD, Agedew Abraham, Dalton Alexandra F. PhD, Pratt Caroline MSN MPH, Gregory Cria O. PhD, Saydah Sharon PhD
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of Long COVID and its associated activity limitations among U.S. adults in 2023?
Conclusion
In 2023, 6.4% of U.S. adults reported experiencing Long COVID, with significant activity limitations reported by 19.8% of those affected.
Supporting Evidence
- 6.4% of noninstitutionalized U.S. adults reported experiencing Long COVID.
- 19.8% of adults with Long COVID reported significant activity limitations.
- Prevalence of significant activity limitation ranged from 12.8% in DC to 29.4% in Puerto Rico.
Takeaway
Some people in the U.S. are still feeling sick from COVID a long time after getting it, and this makes it hard for them to do everyday things.
Methodology
Data was analyzed from the 2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a large, population-based cross-sectional survey of noninstitutionalized U.S. adults.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in self-reported data and survey methodology.
Limitations
Some jurisdictions could not collect sufficient data, and the survey response rate varied.
Participant Demographics
Noninstitutionalized U.S. adults aged 18 years and older.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 6.3%–6.6%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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