COVID-19 Amplifiers on Health Inequity Among the Older Populations

This study focuses on the health inequalities experienced by older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study identifies six types of inequality amplifiers experienced by this population: 1) expansion of riskscape, 2) reduction of social ties, 3) uncertainty of future, 4) losing trust in institutions, 5) coping with new knowledge, and 6) straining on public spending.

Resource Details

• Population: Adults Aged 65 and Older
• Setting/Context of Implementation: Community
• Topics of Practice: Organizational Change/ Development
• Outcomes of Interest: Reduction of Health Disparities
• Level of Evidence: Emerging
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Outside of US: No