Evolution with age of the relationship between sex and post-COVID symptoms: a population-based cohort study

Key Points

• The study aims to understand how the relationship between sex and post-COVID symptoms changes with age.
• Population-based cohort design
• Focus on younger adults
• Comparison of post-COVID symptoms between sexes
• Analysis of age-related differences in symptom occurrence
• Identified significant post-COVID symptoms in women, particularly among younger age groups
• Evidenced evolving mechanisms of post-COVID symptoms based on age and sex
• Suggests a need for gender-specific approaches in managing post-COVID symptoms