Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Testing and Outcomes : Retrospective Cohort Study in an Integrated Health System.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Racial disparities exist in outcomes after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

Objective

To evaluate the contribution of race/ethnicity in SARS-CoV-2 testing, infection, and outcomes.

Design

Retrospective cohort study (1 February 2020 to 31 May 2020).

Setting

Integrated health care delivery system in Northern California.

Participants

Adult health plan members.

Measurements

Age, sex, neighborhood deprivation index, comorbid conditions, acute physiology indices, and race/ethnicity; SARS-CoV-2 testing and incidence of positive test results; and hospitalization, illness severity, and mortality.

Results

Among 3 481 716 eligible members, 42.0% were White, 6.4% African American, 19.9% Hispanic, and 18

SUBMITTER: Escobar GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7893537 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature