Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

January 28, 2021

Impact of Race and Socioeconomic Status on Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19

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A retrospective study of adults hospitalized for COVID-19 in Michigan (n=2038) found that patients from neighborhoods with median income in the lowest vs. highest quartile were more likely to require invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) (25% vs 16%) and ICU admission (35% vs 20%). The median income of neighborhoods of Black patients was lower than neighborhoods of white patients ($34,758 vs $63,317). After adjusting for age, sex, race, and comorbidities, patients whose neighborhoods had a $10,000 higher median income had 5% and 8% lower odds of requiring IMV or ICU admission.

Quan et al. (Jan 27, 2021). Impact of Race and Socioeconomic Status on Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19. Journal of General Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-06527-1