Pain Identified as Leading Symptom in Long Covid

UCL study reveals demographic disparities in symptom severity, highlighting the need for targeted healthcare policies.

Pain, including headaches and joint pain, is the most common symptom, affecting 26.5% of long Covid sufferers.
Older adults, women, and non-white individuals report significantly more severe symptoms.
Higher education levels are associated with less severe symptoms, with reductions up to 62.8%.
Socioeconomic status influences symptom intensity, though not the range of symptoms experienced.
Researchers call for sustained support for long Covid clinics and prioritization of pain management in treatment strategies.