Racial and Ethnic Differences in Fatality Risk From COVID-19.

Hoang NguyenAshleigh MedinaGeorge GolovkoLorraine S Evangelista

Published in: SAGE open nursing (2022)

Hispanic and non-Hispanic African American individuals have a higher risk of fatality from COVID-19 compared to non-Hispanic White individuals. The higher risk remains after adjusting for sex, age, and preexisting conditions. Health care providers could help to increase vaccination rates in these vulnerable populations by addressing the social and cultural barriers with their patients.

Keyphrases

african american
coronavirus disease
healthcare
sars cov
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
mental health
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
health insurance
social media
patient reported