Medicine and Health

Persistent COVID-19 symptoms in community-living older adults from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)

L. E. Griffith, M. Beauchamp, et al.

This study explores the lingering impact of COVID-19 symptoms among older adults, revealing a significant correlation between pre-existing health conditions and the severity and duration of symptoms. Conducted by authors Lauren E. Griffith and colleagues, the research highlights the challenges faced by community-dwelling seniors during and after the pandemic.

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Abstract

This study investigates the persistence of COVID-19 symptoms in community-dwelling older adults (50+) using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA). It examines the relationship between pre-pandemic factors (age, sex, physical/psychological/social health, and functional abilities) and the severity and duration of 23 COVID-19 symptoms. The most common symptoms were fatigue, cough, muscle/joint pain, sore throat, headache, and runny nose. Individuals with COVID-19 reported a significantly higher incidence of moderate/severe symptoms compared to those without. Symptom persistence beyond one month was higher in females and those with multiple pre-existing conditions, while higher subjective social status was associated with decreased persistence beyond three months.

Publisher

COMMUNICATIONS MEDICINE

Published On

Mar 11, 2023

Authors

Lauren E. Griffith, Marla Beauchamp, Jacqueline McMillan, Sayem Borhan, Urun Erbas Oz, Christina Wolfson, Susan Kirkland, Nicole E. Basta, Mary Thompson, Parminder Raina

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