Long COVID costs OECD nations $135 billion annually
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5 questionsWhat specific measures or policies are being proposed or implemented by OECD countries to address the economic and healthcare costs of long COVID?
How are the projections for long COVID costs ($135 billion/year) calculated, and what variables or assumptions are included in the model?
What is the current prevalence rate of long COVID in OECD countries as of the latest data (beyond 2021)?
How does the impact of long COVID vary across different demographic groups (e.g., by age, gender, or pre-existing conditions)?
What are the 'worrying signs of decreased political and financial attention' mentioned by the OECD, and which countries or entities are reducing focus?
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