Racial, Economic, and Health Inequality and COVID-19 Infection in the United States

This study contains preliminary data about correlations between COVID-19 infection and mortality rates and racial/ethnic/minority groups in seven heavily impacted states (Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Louisiana, and Massachusetts). The data found that African Americans were more vulnerable to infection and mortality than other populations, and that socioeconomic and other health factors play a significant factor in disparities.

Resource Details

• Setting/Context of Implementation: Community
• 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: Healthcare Access and Quality|Social and Community Context
• Outside of US: No