Nature Podcast
Audio long read: Long COVID is a double curse in low-income nations — here’s why
Jan 26, 2024
The podcast discusses the prevalence and challenges of long COVID in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the lack of research, awareness, and treatments. It explores economic disparities and healthcare limitations in Brazil, Iran, and South Africa. The podcast also delves into the mechanisms of long COVID, the need for a global approach, and the difficulties of recruiting diverse participants. Additionally, it examines the potential inequalities in accessing treatments in low-income nations and the challenges faced by healthcare systems in providing intensive care.
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- Long COVID affects millions of people in low and middle-income countries, but the lack of research and data hampers understanding and tailored treatment efforts.
- Low and middle-income countries face unique challenges in studying long COVID, including limited resources, fragmented healthcare systems, and limited awareness among physicians.
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Long COVID prevalence in low and middle-income countries
Long COVID, a condition that manifests in a variety of symptoms persisting for more than three months after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, is not limited to the global north. Although data on the prevalence and severity of long COVID in low and middle-income countries are limited, studies conducted so far indicate that the condition could be similar in these regions, affecting millions of people. However, the lack of research and data hampers efforts to understand the condition, identify risk factors, and tailor treatments. Advocacy for services and targeted approaches require specific data from these regions.
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