2026-06-18 11:07 UTC
When studies report “OR”, it means Odds Ratio — a way of showing how much more likely an outcome is in one group compared with another.
OR 1.50 = 50% higher odds.
OR 1.81 = 81% higher odds.
It’s a simple measure of risk difference.
#LongCOVID #Epidemiology #COVID19 #Stats #PublicHealth
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@JoePajak@mstdn.science 2026-06-18 11:11
One positive from this study: clearer evidence should mean clearer action. Knowing Long COVID raises heart‑disease risk helps clinicians spot problems earlier, guide monitoring, & protect patients who might be missed. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-patients-more-likely-develop-heart-disease-study-finds #LongCOVID #HeartHealth #COVID19 #PublicHealth