Overview

• 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.