biostudies-literatureUnknown42Brown CObjectives: Efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic should take into account worsening health inequities. While many public health experts have commented on inequities, no analysis has yet synthesized recommendations into a guideline for practitioners. The objective of this rapid review was to identify the areas of greatest concern and synthesize recommendations. Methods: We conducted a rapid systematic review (PROSPERO: CRD42020178131). We searched Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from December 1, 2019 to April 27, 2020. We included English language peer-reviewed commentaries, editorials, and opinion pieces that addressed the social determinants of health in the context of COVID-19. Results: 338 articPublic health reviews1604031https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8802804biostudies-literatureReducing Inequities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Review and Synthesis of Public Health Recommendations.PMC8802804Pinto ADWilkins KUpshaw TBrown CCraig-Neil AfalseReducing Inequities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Review and Synthesis of Public Health Recommendations.Objectives: Efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic should take into account worsening health inequities. While many public health experts have commented on inequities, no analysis has yet synthesized recommendations into a guideline for practitioners. The objective of this rapid review was to identify the areas of greatest concern and synthesize recommendations. Methods: We conducted a rapid systematic review (PROSPERO: CRD42020178131). We searched Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases from December 1, 2019 to April 27, 2020. We included English language peer-reviewed commentaries, editorials, and opinion pieces that addressed the social determinants of health in the context of COVID-19. Results: 338 artic2021-01-01T00:00:00Z20212025-04-21T15:49:47.25Z2025-04-21T15:49:47.25ZS-EPMC88028043514099410.3389/phrs.2021.1604031