Journal of Medical Council of Iran
Volume 43 - Series of Sessions on Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
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Zarezadeh Mehrabadi A, Nejadghader S A, Soleimanifar N, Assadiasl S, Zolfaghari M, Rostamian A, et al . Long COVID and Its Consequences on Iran's Health System: Evidence and Policy Recommendations. jmciri 2025; 43 (S1) :7-15
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Ali Zarezadeh Mehrabadi 
, Seyed Aria Nejadghader , Narjes Soleimanifar , Sara Assadiasl , Mohammadali Zolfaghari , Abdolrahman Rostamian , Alireza Esteghamati , Mohsmmad hossein Nickam , Aliakbar Haghdoost
, Seyed Aria Nejadghader , Narjes Soleimanifar , Sara Assadiasl , Mohammadali Zolfaghari , Abdolrahman Rostamian , Alireza Esteghamati , Mohsmmad hossein Nickam , Aliakbar Haghdoost
Molecular Immunology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic, with the emergence of Long COVID, has imposed lasting and significant consequences on global health systems. This syndrome, characterized by chronic physical, psychological, and cognitive symptoms, has become a major public health challenge, requiring precise epidemiological analysis to understand its true dimensions.
Results: Studies in Iran and the West Asian region confirm a high prevalence of Long COVID, with reports ranging from 32% to 75% across different populations. Risk factors such as older age, underlying health conditions, and a history of hospitalization are associated with the onset of chronic post-COVID symptoms. Analysis of global and regional data showed that in 2020 and 2021, life expectancy significantly decreased in many countries, including Iran, and its return to pre-pandemic levels was slow. This phenomenon is attributed to factors like the burden of disease from Long COVID and the strain on the health system to provide care for non-COVID patients.
Conclusion: Long COVID is a persistent public health challenge that requires urgent attention and a multifaceted approach. To effectively combat this syndrome in Iran, it is recommended that surveillance and data collection systems be strengthened, diagnostic definitions and criteria be standardized, and investment in local research and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services be increased. These measures can help better manage this silent crisis and enhance the resilience of the country's health system.
Results: Studies in Iran and the West Asian region confirm a high prevalence of Long COVID, with reports ranging from 32% to 75% across different populations. Risk factors such as older age, underlying health conditions, and a history of hospitalization are associated with the onset of chronic post-COVID symptoms. Analysis of global and regional data showed that in 2020 and 2021, life expectancy significantly decreased in many countries, including Iran, and its return to pre-pandemic levels was slow. This phenomenon is attributed to factors like the burden of disease from Long COVID and the strain on the health system to provide care for non-COVID patients.
Conclusion: Long COVID is a persistent public health challenge that requires urgent attention and a multifaceted approach. To effectively combat this syndrome in Iran, it is recommended that surveillance and data collection systems be strengthened, diagnostic definitions and criteria be standardized, and investment in local research and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services be increased. These measures can help better manage this silent crisis and enhance the resilience of the country's health system.
Keywords: Long COVID and Its Consequences on Iran's Health System: Evidence and Policy Recommendations
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