Geographical patterns of social cohesion drive disparities in early COVID infection hazard

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Reductions in 2020 US life expectancy due to COVID-19 and the disproportionate impact on the Black and Latino populations

Theresa Andrasfay et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced life expectancy in the United States, particularly impacting Black and Latino populations. Projections suggest a stark decline in life expectancy for these groups compared to Whites, with significant implications for health disparities.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

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Exposure density and neighborhood disparities in COVID-19 infection risk

Boyeong Hong et al.

Summary: This study quantified neighborhood activity behaviors and found that variations in exposure density have a direct and measurable impact on infection risk. The research revealed distinct behavioral patterns across neighborhoods in New York City after the implementation of stay-at-home orders, with a 10% reduction in exposure density potentially saving lives, particularly in lower-income and minority communities.

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Intracounty modeling of COVID-19 infection with human mobility: Assessing spatial heterogeneity with business traffic, age, and race

Xiao Hou et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic poses global threats with varied impacts on different communities due to population heterogeneity in terms of factors such as race and age. Studies have shown significant differences in transmission patterns based on geographic and demographic factors, highlighting the importance of considering these heterogeneities in policy making for managing and reopening during the pandemic.

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