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Health Disparity and COVID-19: A Retrospective Analysis

Sarkar, S., Taylor, A., Dutta, P., Bajaj, M., Nash, J., Ravola, M., Levleva, S., Lloyd, C., Ola, P., Jenkins, B., Sengupta, B., Roy, D.

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Data Collection and Reporting

This study analyzed various factors that triggered the health disparity in the United States, along with the rate of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, focusing on Mississippi. The analysis suggested that the COVID-19 infection rate per 100,000 people is directly correlated with increased proportions of the Black population in the United States. Data also indicate that a higher number of Black populations are facing socioeconomic disadvantages, which elevates their chances of becoming vulnerable to pre-existing ailments such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity

Priority Population(s)

Black or African American

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Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2020