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To address the question of why some racial groups are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, the CDC compiled a list of factors linking a racial group to increased risk of COVID-19 exposure. [31] These factors are well-linked to the social determinants of health, the social contributors that influence heath outcomes for a particular group ...
The study indicated that disparities existed beyond racial and ethnic lines. Individuals with private health insurance and those vaccinated were less likely to report long COVID. Factors such as socioeconomic status, healthcare access, and occupational exposure are critical in understanding these disparities, as they can influence both the ...
These disparities are believed to originate from structural racism in these countries which pre-dates the pandemic; a commentary in The BMJ noted that "ethnoracialised differences in health outcomes have become the new normal across the world" as a result of ethnic and racial disparities in COVID-19 healthcare, determined by social factors. [1]
Studies by the Health and Human Rights Journal in 2020 have determined widening health disparities in the wake of COVID-19. Testing kits were initially provided equally among the labs within the U.S., however, there was a lack of consideration of population density within those communities.
An infographic from the World Health Organization showing statistics related to the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. COVID-19 lockdowns were first used in China and later worldwide by national and state governments. [157] Most workplaces, schools, and public places were closed. Lockdowns closed most mental health centers.
Disparities in education, contributory to socioeconomic status, immigrant status, and ethnic/racial status can be another contributing factor to mental health inequality. [14] Socioeconomic status plays a large role in the difference in access to educational resources.
Globally, COVID-19 delays have also further delayed gender-affirming surgeries and gender-affirming care for gender minorities, which is associated with lower mental health outcomes. [11] Before COVID, disparities of mental health and well-being were prevalent among the LGBTQ community but are heightened even more.
In a study in Michigan in 2020 regarding COVID-19, it is shown that Black people are 3.6 times more likely to die due to COVID-19. [19] In the United States, the mental health of African Americans has been shown to be negatively impacted by systemic racism, contributing to increased risk of mortality from substance use disorders.