How race, sex and age interact in association with COVID-19 outcomes over time: An analysis of Michigan data

Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

Racial Health Disparities, COVID-19, and a Way Forward for US Health Systems

Max Jordan Nguemeni Tiako et al.

JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE (2021)

Article Medicine, General & Internal

Estimation and Comparison of Current and Future Racial/Ethnic Representation in the US Health Care Workforce

Edward Salsberg et al.

Summary: The study found that Black, Hispanic, and Native American people were underrepresented in the 10 health care professions analyzed. Although some professions had greater diversity than others, and there appeared to be improvement among graduates in the educational pipeline compared with the current workforce, additional policies are needed to further strengthen and support a workforce that is more representative of the population.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Excess mortality associated with the COVID-19 pandemic among Californians 18-65 years of age, by occupational sector and occupation: March through November 2020

Yea-Hung Chen et al.

Summary: The study reveals that certain industries and occupations have higher excess mortality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among minority ethnic groups disproportionately affected by COVID-19. To reduce the risks, prioritizing vaccination for certain occupational groups is necessary.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Patterns in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Social Vulnerability and Urbanicity — United States, December 14, 2020–May 1, 2021

Vaughn Barry et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Association of Jail Decarceration and Anticontagion Policies With COVID-19 Case Growth Rates in US Counties

Eric Reinhart et al.

Summary: This study found that in the United States, mass decarceration initiatives as well as the implementation of anti-contagion policies can significantly reduce the growth rates of COVID-19, particularly in counties with higher population densities. Among the anti-contagion policies, nursing home visitation bans had the most significant impact on reducing COVID-19 case growth rates.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health