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Audio long read: Long COVID is a double curse in low-income nations — here’s why

Audio long read: Long COVID is a double curse in low-income nations — here’s why

FromNature Podcast


Audio long read: Long COVID is a double curse in low-income nations — here’s why

FromNature Podcast

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Evidence so far suggests that the prevalence of long COVID in low- and middle-income countries could be similar to that of wealthier countries. For example, by some estimates, more than four million people in Brazil have long COVID.However, an absence of research on the condition in less-wealthy countries has left advocates hamstrung: few physicians acknowledge that long COVID exists. A lack of data is also hampering efforts to search for the mechanisms of the condition and tailor treatments.This is an audio version of our Feature Long COVID is a double curse in low-income nations — here’s why Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and providing in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors.