ArticleScandinavian journal of public health2022
COVID-19 among young adults in Sweden: self-reported long-term symptoms and associated factors.
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- Association of Short-term Air Pollution Exposure With SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Young Adults in Sweden.JAMA network open · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimsThe main aim of the study was to describe self-reported symptoms of COVID-19 and examine if long-term symptoms are associated with lifestyle factors or common chronic diseases among Swedish young adults. A secondary aim was to compare the prevalence of smoking and snuff use before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
methodsThe study population includes 1644 participants aged 23-26 years from the Swedish population-based birth cohort BAMSE. From August to November 2020, the participants answered a web questionnaire on COVID-19 symptoms, lifestyle and health. Information on tobacco use was compared against the previous study follow-up in 2016-2019.
resultsThe prevalence of suspected COVID-19 symptoms was 45.3% (
conclusionsAlmost half of Swedish young adults have had symptoms of suspected COVID-19 from February up to August 2020. Among these, one out of 10 have had long-term symptoms for at least 4 weeks. Long-term symptoms of suspected COVID-19 were associated with several common chronic conditions. Smoking may have decreased during the pandemic, while snuff use may have increased.
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