Differences in COVID-19 Risk by Race and County-Level Social Determinants of Health among Veterans

This study compares Veterans Association (VA) Electronic Health Records data with county-level sociodeterminant factors to determine correlations between income inequality and COVID-19 incidence rates for veterans. Results found that female, Black, urban, low-income, and disabled veterans are more likely to test positive for COVID-19.

Resource Details

• Population: Black or African American
• Setting/Context of Implementation: Clinical
• Topics of Practice: Data Collection and Analysis
• Outcomes of Interest: Reduction of Health Disparities
• Level of Evidence: Emerging
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Economic Stability|Neighborhood and Built Environment
• Outside of US: No