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Review
. 2021 Feb;17(2):67-68.
doi: 10.1038/s41582-020-00452-x.

Inequities in neurology amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic

LaShyra Nolen  1 , Nicte I Mejia  2   3
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Review

Inequities in neurology amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic

LaShyra Nolen et al. Nat Rev Neurol. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered neurological care in many ways. However, evidence indicates that people from marginalized ethnic and socioeconomic groups have been affected by these changes more than others, highlighting and amplifying existing health-care disparities.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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Fig. 1. The factors that influence access to health care, receipt of quality neurology care and neurological outcomes as noted in the highlighted studies.
Systemic, institutional and interpersonal racism all perpetuate segregation and prevent equitable access to resources, including quality health care, resulting in disparate health outcomes.
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