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. 2022 Apr;10(4):903-908.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.01.032. Epub 2022 Feb 4.

The Magnification of Health Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sara J Willems  1 , Mariana C Castells  2 , Alan P Baptist  3
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The Magnification of Health Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sara J Willems et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 has created and amplified racial health disparities. This has been particularly noticeable in populations with asthma. There is no one simple reason for this occurrence, but rather a complex interaction of biological, structural, and socioeconomic factors. This article will highlight reasons why the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has been particularly impactful among minority populations throughout the world and will also offer potential solutions to help overcome health disparities.

Keywords: Asthma; COVID-19; Health disparities; Minority populations; Race; Social determinants of health.

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Estimate of the number of excess deaths due to maternal causes for each range of reduction of coverage (5%, 10%, or 25%) during 1 year due to the effect of the response to the pandemic in selected countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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