The Effects of Race/Ethnicity, Age, and Area Deprivation Index (ADI) on COVID-19 Disease Early Dynamics: Washington, D.C. Case Study.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated mitigation strategies have significant psychosocial, behavioral, socioeconomic, and health impacts, particularly in vulnerable US populations. Different factors have been identified as influencers of the transmission rate; however, the effects of area deprivation index (as a measure of social determinants of health, SDoH) as a factor on COVID-19 disease early dynamics have not been established. We determined the effects of area deprivation index (ADI) and demographic factors on COVID-19 outcomes in Washington, D.C. This retrospective study used publicly available data on COVID-19 cases and mortality of Washington, D.C., during March 31st-July 4th, 2020. The main predictors included area deprivation index (ADI), age, and race/ethnicity. The ADI of ea

SUBMITTER: Adjei-Fremah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8853370 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature