Community socioeconomic deprivation and SARS-CoV-2 infection risk: findings from Portugal.

João Paulo Moreira Magalhães Ana Isabel RibeiroConstantino P CaetanoRita Sá Machado

Published in: European journal of public health (2021)

The effect of socioeconomic deprivation in the SARS-CoV-2 infection risk emerged after the implementation of the first State of Emergency in Portugal, and became more pronounced as social distancing policies eased. Decision-makers should consider these results when deliberating future mitigation measures.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
mental health
emergency department
primary care
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
quality improvement