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. 2023 Dec:(488):1-8.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Adults: United States, 2021-2022

Anjel Vahratian, Jin-Mann S Lin, Jeanne Bertolli, Elizabeth R Unger
  • PMID: 38085820
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Adults: United States, 2021-2022

Anjel Vahratian et al. NCHS Data Brief. 2023 Dec.
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Abstract

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, multisystem illness characterized by activity-limiting fatigue, worsening of symptoms after activity, and other symptoms (1). It affects all age, sex, and racial and ethnic groups and costs the U.S. economy about $18-$51 billion annually (2-5). This report describes the percentage of adults who had ME/CFS at the time of interview by selected demographic and geographic characteristics based on data from the 2021-2022 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

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