Thursday, 30 Oct 2025
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA
logo logo
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
  • 🔥
  • Trump
  • VIDEO
  • House
  • White
  • ScienceAlert
  • Trumps
  • Watch
  • man
  • Health
  • Season
Font ResizerAa
American FocusAmerican Focus
Search
  • World
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Tech & Science
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Education
    • Celebrities
    • Culture and Arts
    • Environment
    • Health and Wellness
    • Lifestyle
Follow US
© 2024 americanfocus.online – All Rights Reserved.
American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study
Health and Wellness

Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study

Last updated: July 4, 2025 12:22 am
Share
Adults who survived childhood cancer are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, says new study
SHARE

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light new concerns for those who have survived childhood cancer. A recent study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe reveals that adult childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19, even many years after their initial diagnosis.

With advancements in medical treatments, more children are surviving cancer. However, the long-term health implications for these survivors are now being studied more closely. Researchers in Sweden and Denmark conducted a registry study involving over 13,000 individuals who had been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20 and were at least 20 years old when the pandemic began. These survivors were compared to their siblings and randomly selected individuals from the general population of the same gender and year of birth.

The findings of the study showed that childhood cancer survivors had a lower risk of contracting COVID-19 but were 58% more likely to experience severe disease if they did become infected. Severe COVID-19 was defined as the need for hospitalization, intensive care, or death related to the infection. Javier Louro, a postdoctoral researcher at Karolinska Institutet and the first author of the study, emphasized the importance of recognizing the increased risk for severe outcomes among childhood cancer survivors.

The study also highlighted the impact of different pandemic management strategies on the risk for childhood cancer survivors. In Sweden, where recommendations were favored over strict restrictions, the increase in risk for severe COVID-19 was more pronounced compared to Denmark, which implemented early and stringent measures.

See also  Anti-vaxxer politics see a surge among European populist parties, too

The researchers suggest that childhood cancer survivors should be considered a vulnerable group in future pandemics or health crises. Recommendations could include prioritizing them for vaccination or providing special protection during periods of high transmission. Collaboration with the Danish Cancer Institute was instrumental in conducting this study.

For more information, the study titled “COVID-19 infection and severity among childhood cancer survivors in Denmark and Sweden: a register-based cohort study” can be accessed in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe (2025) with DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2025.101363.

This study sheds light on the increased vulnerability of childhood cancer survivors to severe COVID-19 outcomes and underscores the importance of tailored approaches to protect this at-risk population during health crises.

TAGGED:adultscancerChildhoodCovid19increasedRisksevereStudySurvived
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Dozens facing redundancy after fire destroys supermarket Dozens facing redundancy after fire destroys supermarket
Next Article Kendall and Kylie Jenner Tick off All the Summer Trends That Matter in Saint-Tropez Kendall and Kylie Jenner Tick off All the Summer Trends That Matter in Saint-Tropez
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular Posts

Zendaya And Tom Holland Are Engaged! A Relationship Recap

Their social media feeds were filled with sweet messages and candid moments that showcased their…

January 7, 2025

Breast Cancer Cases Expected To Rise By Almost 40% By 2050

Breast cancer remains a significant global health concern, with cases expected to rise by 38%…

February 24, 2025

BREAKING: David Hogg Caught on Camera Slamming “Brainwashed” Democrats as Failing “Gerontocracy” (VIDEO) |

Project Veritas Exposes DNC Vice Chair David Hogg's Candid Critique of the Democratic Party In…

June 5, 2025

43 Children’s Books About Friendship, Recommended by Teachers

Sora is new to the neighborhood and struggles to make friends. But when she shares…

October 10, 2024

HERE WE GO AGAIN – In California Election For Congressional Redistricting – “See Through” Ballot Envelopes Allow You to See How Voter Voted | Joe Hoft

Political and Economic Analysis Understanding Recent Legislation: An Analytical Perspective The recent legislative developments have…

October 13, 2025

You Might Also Like

Covid vaccine guidelines should include health care workers
Health and Wellness

Covid vaccine guidelines should include health care workers

October 30, 2025
Hidden toxins in e-cigarette fluids may harm lung cells
Health and Wellness

Hidden toxins in e-cigarette fluids may harm lung cells

October 30, 2025
ACA Premiums To Skyrocket In 2026
Health and Wellness

ACA Premiums To Skyrocket In 2026

October 30, 2025
SAMHSA, Moderna, Hurricane Melissa: Morning Rounds
Health and Wellness

SAMHSA, Moderna, Hurricane Melissa: Morning Rounds

October 30, 2025
logo logo
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


Explore global affairs, political insights, and linguistic origins. Stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of world news, politics, and Lifestyle.

Top Categories
  • Crime
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Tech and Science
Usefull Links
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • DMCA

© 2024 americanfocus.online –  All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?