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Well-being should be considered from the start when formulating policy during pandemic, health emergency or other crisis
Monitoring well-being from the outset and throughout the duration of a pandemic, health emergency or other crisis provides helpful input in making policy choices.
More than 3% of adults and 5% of young people have persistent symptoms after COVID-19
More than 3% of adults (aged 26+) reported having persistent long-term symptoms after an infection with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, sometimes lasting several years. This is also known as post-COVID or Long COVID. About 5% of young people aged 12–25 years are experiencing these symptoms.
COVID-19 pandemic made me miss out on a key stage of my life, young people claim
Young people aged 12–25 feel that the COVID-19 pandemic made them miss out on a key stage of their lives. They have indicated that important milestones, such as graduation ceremonies or the start of student life, passed them by. This is evident from the latest quarterly study conducted by the Network for Health Research in Disasters.
Perceived health impact of COVID-19 pandemic differs widely among vulnerable people
The health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated measures is perceived very differently by vulnerable groups in society.
Half of post-traumatic stress disorder related to pandemic
In autumn 2022, 3.7% of adults in the Netherlands were suffering from suspected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Fewer people feel healthy
In 2022, 7 out of 10 adults in the Netherlands perceived their own health as good or very good. In late 2020, this was still 8 out of 10 people. Furthermore, there are large differences between regions and population groups in this regard.
