Evidence for ethnic inequalities in mortality related to COVID-19 infections: findings from an ecological analysis of England.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In the absence of robust direct data on ethnic inequalities in COVID-19-related mortality in the UK, we examine the relationship between ethnic composition of an area and rate of mortality in the area.

Design

Ecological analysis of COVID-19-related mortality rates occurring by 24 April 2020 and ethnic composition of the population. Account is taken of age, population density, area deprivation and pollution.

Setting

Local authorities in England.

Results

For every 1% rise in proportion of the population who are ethnic minority, COVID-19-related deaths increased by 5·12, 95% CI (4·00 to 6·24), per million. This rise is present for each ethnic minority category examined, including the white minority group. The size of this increase is a little reduced in

SUBMITTER: Nazroo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7733217 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature