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January 15, 2021

Reductions in 2020 US Life Expectancy Due to COVID-19 and the Disproportionate Impact on the Black and Latino Populations

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The COVID-19 pandemic could result in to 3 to 4 times larger reductions in life expectancy for Black and Latino populations in the United States compared to the reduction in life expectancy among white people. Estimated reductions in life expectancy were 2.1 in Black and 3.1 years in Latino populations versus 0.7 years in white populations. The authors carried out their analysis using deaths through October 9th, 2020, before cases and deaths associated with the holiday season.

Andrasfay and Goldman. (Feb 2, 2021). Reductions in 2020 US Life Expectancy Due to COVID-19 and the Disproportionate Impact on the Black and Latino Populations. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2014746118