BMC public health

How COVID-19 infection affects work, sick leave, and doctor visits in Denmark

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Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 infection may increase the risk of long-term sickness absence and low work participation in the Danish workforce.

  • Prolonged symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection are commonly referred to as long-COVID.
  • Infection may be associated with increased use of general practitioners.
  • Long-term impacts on work participation could affect overall workforce productivity.
  • The findings are based on observations from the Danish workforce.

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