Sociodemographic Predictors of Outcomes in COVID-19: Examining the Impact of Ethnic Disparities in Northern Nevada

    February 2021 in “ Cureus ”
    Daniel Antwi‐Amoabeng, Bryce D. Beutler, Munadel Awad, Zahara Kanji, Sumaiya Mahboob, Jasmine Ghuman, Sri Harsha Boppana, M. Salman Sheikh, Mark B. Ulanja, Nageshwara Gullapalli
    TLDR Hispanic individuals in Northern Nevada were more affected by COVID-19 but had lower mortality rates than non-Hispanics.
    The study examined the impact of ethnic disparities on COVID-19 outcomes in Northern Nevada, analyzing data from 172 patients. It found that Hispanic individuals, who made up 50.6% of the cases despite being only 25.7% of the population, were more likely to be uninsured, live in low-income communities, and lack a primary care provider compared to non-Hispanics. However, mortality was higher among non-Hispanics (15.3% versus 5.8%). The study highlighted the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on Hispanic individuals and suggested that further research is needed to understand and address the underlying causes of these disparities.
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