Racial Disparity in Potential Occupational Exposure to COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nationwide, as of 20 June 2021, COVID-19 has claimed more than 599,000 lives and infected nearly 33 million people. Studies have shown that COVID-19 disproportionately affects some racial and ethnic minority groups. This study examined whether certain racial and ethnic groups were overrepresented in occupations with potentially high COVID-19 exposure risks, relative to their share in the total workforce. The study incorporates white collar workers, who to date have not gotten as much attention in terms of workers safety.

Methods

Using the March and April 2020 Current Population Survey and O*Net data, this study examined whether certain racial and ethnic groups were overrepresented in occupations with potentially high risk of exposure to COVID-19 (exposure to disea

SUBMITTER: Asfaw A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8340801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature