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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Related Infections, Hospitalizations, and Deaths: A Systematic Review

Mackey, K., Ayers, C.K., Kondo, K.K., Saha, S., Advani, S.M., Young, S., Hunter, S., Rusek, M., Anderson, K., Veazie, S., Smith, M., Kansagara, D.

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Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis

Data Collection and Analysis
Healthcare Access and Quality
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
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Data Collection and Reporting

This systematic review examines COVID-19 literature on infections, hospitalizations, or deaths by race and ethnicity in the United States. Results found that Black and Hispanic populations experience higher rates of COVID-19 infection and COVID-19 related mortality, but similar rates of case fatality.

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity

Priority Population(s)

Black or African American

Setting(s) of Implementation

Community

Geographic Area of Implementation

Implementation Period

2021