Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 30, 2020

Inequalities in COVID19 mortality related to ethnicity and socioeconomic deprivation

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  • Rose et al. perform a cross-sectional ecological analysis across 147 administrative municipality areas in England to assess the association between the proportion of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, income deprivation, and COVID-19 mortality rates. 
  • This study indicates that income deprivation and ethnic minority are associated with greater COVID-19 mortality. To reduce these inequalities, governments need to target effective control measures at these disadvantaged communities, and ensure investment of resources reflects their greater need and vulnerability to the pandemic. 

Rose et al. (Apr 30, 2020). Inequalities in COVID19 mortality related to ethnicity and socioeconomic deprivation. Pre-print downloaded Apr 30 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.25.20079491