The Magnification of Health Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Willems, Sara J., Castells, Mariana C., Baptist, Alan P.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2022
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Review and Feature Articles
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8813673/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35131511
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2022.01.032
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Sumario: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.

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