High-income ZIP codes in New York City demonstrate higher case rates during off-peak COVID-19 waves.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Our study explores how New York City (NYC) communities of various socioeconomic strata were uniquely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

New York City ZIP codes were stratified into three bins by median income: high-income, middle-income, and low-income. Case, hospitalization, and death rates obtained from NYCHealth were compared for the period between March 2020 and April 2022.

Results

COVID-19 transmission rates among high-income populations during off-peak waves were higher than transmission rates among low-income populations. Hospitalization rates among low-income populations were higher during off-peak waves despite a lower transmission rate. Death rates during both off-peak and peak waves were higher for low-income ZIP codes.

Discussion

SUBMITTER: Tung STL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11222585 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature