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Understanding Drivers of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Racial Disparities: A Population-Level Analysis of COVID-19 Testing Among Black and White Populations

Mody, A., Pfeifauf, K., Bradley, C., Fox, B., Hlatshwayo, M. G., Ross, W., Sanders-Thompson, V., Maddox, K.J., Reidhead, M., Schootman, M., Powerdly, W.G., Geng, E.H.

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Peer Review Study

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This study adapted the Lorenz curve methodology to characterize disparate outcomes in COVID-19 testing across time, regions, and ZIP codes for the St. Louis and Kansas City regions. The results showed that Black individuals have half the rate of testing per case than White populations, even among Black and White individuals residing in the same ZIP code. The study calls for equitable testing strategies and routine monitoring using formal metrics to inform adaptive testing strategies.

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity

Priority Population(s)

Black or African American

Setting(s) of Implementation

Community

Geographic Area of Implementation

Urban

Implementation Period

2020