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Racial disparities in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes

Yeabsra Kefyalew Aleligne1, Duke Appiah2, Imo A Ebong3

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California.

Current Opinion in Cardiology
|March 3, 2021
PubMed

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Racial disparities in healthcare led to worse COVID-19 outcomes for minority groups. Addressing social determinants of health and promoting health equity are crucial for reducing these disparities.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities Research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing racial and ethnic disparities within healthcare systems.
  • Preexisting inequities have significantly impacted how different communities experience and are affected by the virus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review racial-ethnic differences in COVID-19 outcomes.
  • To emphasize the role of social determinants of health in these disparities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on studies examining COVID-19 outcomes across racial and ethnic groups.
  • Analysis of the influence of social determinants of health on these outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Minority populations experienced higher rates of hospitalization and mortality following COVID-19 infection.
  • Cardiovascular disease prevalence and risk factors are higher in minority groups, worsening COVID-19 outcomes.
  • Disparities are linked to comorbidities, socioeconomic factors, and healthcare access issues predating the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • A multifaceted approach is required to mitigate COVID-19 outcome disparities.
  • Government policies promoting health equity, accessible testing, and equitable distribution of treatments and vaccines are essential.
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