Community-Level Factors Associated With Racial and Ethnic Disparities In COVID-19 Rates In Massachusetts

This article conducted a cross-sectional study of 351 Massachusetts cities and towns from January 1-May 6, 2020, to understand what demographic, economic, and occupational factors are affecting COVID-19 incidence rates. Results found that non-Latino Black and Latino populations are at most risk of contracting COVID-19. Addressing factors like healthcare access for foreign-born non-citizens, crowded housing, and the protection of food service workers may help mitigate spread among minority populations.

Resource Details

• Population: Black or African American|Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx|Non U.S. Born Persons|People Living in Congregate Housing
• Topics of Practice: Data Collection and Analysis
• Outcomes of Interest: Reduction of Health Disparities
• Level of Evidence: Promising
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Economic Stability|Education Access and Quality|Healthcare Access and Quality|Neighborhood and Built Environment|Social and Community Context
• Outside of US: No