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Young people contact GP more often due to suicidality
In the third quarter of 2024, young people (0–24 years) had 75% more contact with the GP because of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts than before the pandemic in 2019. The difference has grown compared to the previous quarter (increase of 75% v. 45%), based on primary care data.
People with post-COVID are less able to participate in society
Many people who report having long-term COVID-19 symptoms are unable to fully participate in society. This is a key finding from the twelfth quarterly research update from the Network for Health Research in Disasters (GOR Network).
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.
