Table 1 Proposed disability weights for long COVID fatigue-related health states
Health state | Health state description | Disability weight (95% uncertainty interval) |
|---|---|---|
Anemia, mild | feels slightly tired and weak at times, but this does not interfere with normal daily activities. | 0.004 (0.001–0.008) |
Anemia, moderate | feels moderate fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath after exercise, making daily activities more difficult. | 0.052 (0.034–0.076) |
Anemia, severe | feels very weak, tired and short of breath, and has problems with activities that require physical effort or deep concentration. | 0.149 (0.101–0.209) |
Infectious disease, post-acute consequences (fatigue, emotional lability, insomnia) | is always tired and easily upset. The person feels pain all over the body and is depressed. | 0.219 (0.148–0.308) |