Long COVID Affects 17 Million U.S. Adults, Yet Remains Largely Unaddressed
Source Summary
As of March 2024, approximately 17 million U.S. adults (7% of the adult population) reported experiencing symptoms consistent with long COVID, a chronic condition persisting more than 6 years into the pandemic. The condition continues to affect a significant portion of the population despite limited public attention.
Why it matters
Long COVID affects a substantial portion of the U.S. adult population, yet the condition receives minimal public discourse and attention.
