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. 2021 Sep 14;326(10):973-974.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2021.11945.

Trends in Mortality From COVID-19 and Other Leading Causes of Death Among Latino vs White Individuals in Los Angeles County, 2011-2020

Paul Simon  1 , Alex Ho  1 , Megha D Shah  1 , Rashmi Shetgiri  1
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Trends in Mortality From COVID-19 and Other Leading Causes of Death Among Latino vs White Individuals in Los Angeles County, 2011-2020

Paul Simon et al. JAMA. .

Abstract

This study compares age-adjusted mortality rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic (2011-2020) among Latino and White individuals living in Los Angeles County.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

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Figure.
Figure.. Age-Adjusted Mortality Rates Among Latino and Non-Latino White Residents of Los Angeles County, 2011-2020
Trend lines are based on an analysis of 465 389 death certificate records. Deaths from all causes that occurred among Latino and non-Latino White individuals from 2011 to 2020 were included in the analysis. Age-adjusted mortality rates (per 100 000 population) were calculated, with adjustment made to the 2000 US standard population. Error bars indicate 95% CIs.
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