However, certain risk factors have been identified; for example, preexisting medical or psychological conditions, expectations of disability, being female, and older age all increase the chances that someone will suffer PCS.
Men nogle risikofaktorere er blevet identificeret; eksempelvis allerede eksisterende medicinske eller psykologiske lidelser, forventninger om handicap, at være kvinde og høj alder øger alle risikoen for at lide af PCS.