The Big Picture: Dr. Adriana Davis, Family Medicine, “The stigma of ‘it’s all in your head‘ in regards to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome must come to an end.”
Doctor’s Expert Insights About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFC) and Your Health in Georgia
Know this: “Look, from a healthcare professional’s perspective, we need to understand that many cases of CFC go undiagnosed–and we’ve got to understand that our patients are genuinely being afflicted by something. The increasing numbers of chronic fatigue syndrome could be linked to conditions like long-COVID. This underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing this condition. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can manifest as persistent exhaustion, brain fog, pain, among others. And CFC worsens with physical or mental exertion. CFC impacts diverse groups across gender, race, and socioeconomic status.” Dr. Shelandra Bell, Family Medicine.
Beyond the news: The rising prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome, particularly its association with long-COVID suggests that there will be a significant population health impact on people and healthcare in the future.
Key Findings:
- Women were more likely than men to have ME/CFS.
- The percentage of adults with ME/CFS varied by age.
- The percentage of adults who had ME/CFS increased with age through ages 60–69 and then declined among those age 70 and older.
- The percentage of adults with ME/CFS decreased with increasing family income.
Health Alert for Atlanta
Key Drivers in DeKalb County:
The CDC’s new data reveals that approximately 3.3 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. This is a number that is significantly higher than previous estimates.
The research found a higher prevalence in women and those aged 50-69.
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, presents with symptoms like severe exhaustion, unrefreshing sleep, cognitive issues, and physical pain. The exact cause remains unknown, though links to various infections and other factors are now…
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