But the short term effect, at least, is more straightforward.

The consensus is that the money has had little long term effect.

The long term effects of the injuries are not yet known.

The long term effects of this exposure are not clear.

Some long term effects happen over thousands, not hundreds, of years.

Their long term effect on the human body is unknown at this time.

This move had an ironic long term effect on the team.

Working with people generally has a better long term effect than turning your back.

I suppose it is the long term effects which need this particularly study.

On the other hand, not doing something about it has long term effects.