Racial Demographics and COVID-19 Confirmed Cases and Deaths: A Correlational Analysis of 2,886 U.S. Counties

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This study is a nationwide analysis of county-level population demographics, COVID-19 mortality rates, and COVID-19 case rates. The study shows a positive correlation between the percentage of African-Americans living in a county and increases in mortality rates for COVID-19 positive individuals.

Resource Details

  • Population: Black or African American
  • Setting/Context of Implementation: Community
  • Topics of Practice: Data Collection and Analysis
  • Outcomes of Interest: Advancing Racial Equity
  • Level of Evidence: Promising
  • Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
  • Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality
  • Outside of US: No