ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 08/08/20262) There are some big limitations though: this was an online survey and the physical activity was measured retrospectively, so there was a big risk of recall bias. 74% reported doing at least 150 min per week, which is more than the national average of 48%. 130
ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 08/08/20263) Another big issue is the low response rate. More than 100.000 email addresses were contacted but 80% did not respond, and many others dropped out for other reasons. The final sample consisted of 5413 participants of which 10% reported long term symptoms. 140
ME/CFS Science @mecfsscience.org · 08/08/20264) The authors note: "Adjusted for demographics, health status and COVID-19–specific parameters, the main predictors of the presence of long-term symptoms were chronic diseases, acute COVID-19 symptom severity and longer duration of acute symptoms." 130