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

Figueroa, J.F., Wadhera, R.K., Lee, D., Yer, R.W., Sommers, B.D.

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Education Access and Quality
Healthcare Access and Quality
Neighborhood and Built Environment
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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.

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Outcomes of Interest

Reduction of Health Disparities

Priority Population(s)

Black or African American, Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx, Non U.S. Born Persons, People Living in Congregate Housing

Setting(s) of Implementation

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2020