Higher comorbidities and early death in hospitalized African-American patients with Covid-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

African-Americans/Blacks have suffered higher morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 than all other racial groups. This study aims to identify the causes of this health disparity, determine prognostic indicators, and assess efficacy of treatment interventions.

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study of clinical features and laboratory data of COVID-19 patients admitted over a 52-day period at the height of the pandemic in the United States. This study was performed at an urban academic medical center in New York City, declared a COVID-only facility, serving a majority Black population.

Results

Of the 1103 consecutive patients who tested positive for COVID-19, 529 required hospitalization and were included in the study. 88% of patients were Black; a

SUBMITTER: Gupta R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7812567 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature