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Jonathan M Wortham1,2, Seth A Meador1, James L Hadler3

  • 1CDC COVID-NET Team, Atlanta, GA, United States of America.

Plos One
|September 24, 2021
PubMed

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COVID-19 hospitalizations disproportionately affected racial and ethnic minorities, particularly in high-poverty areas. Public health efforts must prioritize these vulnerable groups for mitigation and vaccination.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Studies indicated higher COVID-19 hospitalization rates among racial and ethnic minorities.
  • Understanding these disparities is crucial for effective public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the association between race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and COVID-19 hospitalization rates.
  • To inform public health strategies for vulnerable populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the COVID-19-associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network (COVID-NET).
  • Analyzed hospitalization rates by race/ethnicity and census tract socioeconomic indicators (poverty levels).
  • Calculated age-adjusted hospitalization rates.

Main Results:

  • Overall hospitalization rates were higher in high-poverty census tracts.
  • COVID-19 hospitalization rates were elevated for Black and Hispanic individuals, irrespective of poverty level.
  • Specific rates detailed for White, Black, and Hispanic persons across different poverty strata.

Conclusions:

  • High-poverty areas and racial/ethnic minority groups face elevated COVID-19 hospitalization risks.
  • Public health interventions, including mitigation and vaccination campaigns, must target these disparities.
  • Addressing the needs of minority groups and those in high-poverty areas is essential.
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