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History Repeating-How Pandemics Collide with Health Disparities in the United States
Grace McCarthy1, Sarah Shore1, Esra Ozdenerol2
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, 875 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, USA.
Abstract:
Across the United States, public health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have fallen short. COVID-19 has exacerbated longstanding public health shortfalls in disadvantaged communities. Was this predestined? Understanding where we are today requires reflection on our longer journey. Disparities cataloged during COVID-19 reflect the same unequal host exposure and susceptibility risks that shaped previous pandemics. In this review, we provide historical context to better understand current events and to showcase forgotten lessons which may motivate future action to protect our most vulnerable citizens.
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