Effect of chronic disease on racial difference in COVID-19-associated hospitalization among cancer patients.
Xiao-Cheng WuQingzhao YuYong YiLauren S ManiscalcoMei-Chin HsiehDeAnn GruberLee MendozaSuki SubbiahTheresa SokolPratibha ShresthaVivien W ChenEileen T MederosAugusto OchoaPublished in: Journal of the National Cancer Institute (2023)
Chronic diseases played a substantial role in the racial disparity in COVID-19-associated hospitalization among cancer patients, especially hypertension, diabetes, and renal disease. Understanding and addressing the root causes are crucial for targeted interventions, policies, and health-care strategies to reduce racial disparity.