A briefing article published in JAMA on June 7, 2024, presented findings on long COVID demographics in the US. Women and individuals aged 35-65 were more likely to report long COVID, with white individuals more likely than Black, Hispanic, and Asian individuals. Analysis from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey estimated that 6.9% of Americans have or have had long COVID. Data from Statistics Canada suggested that two out of three Canadians had been infected with COVID-19, with repeated infections increasing the risk of long COVID. Factors such as vaccine uptake, pre-existing conditions, income, and education played a role in long COVID reporting. The prevalence of long COVID could increase as the pandemic continues.
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Prevalence of long COVID rises to nearly 7% of population
