Authors: Jessica Arrazola, Matthew M. Masiello , Sujata Joshi, Adrian E. Dominguez, Amy Poel, Crisandra M. Wilkie, Jonathan M. Bressler, Joseph McLaughlin, Jennifer Kraszewski, Kenneth K. Komatsu, Xandy Peterson Pompa, Megan Jespersen, Gillian Richardson, Nicholas Lehnertz, Pamela LeMaster, Britney Rust, Alison Keyser Metobo, Brooke Doman, David Casey, Jessica Kumar, Alyssa L. Rowell, Tracy K. Miller, Mike Mannell, Ozair Naqvi, Aaron M. Wendelboe, Richard Leman, Joshua L. Clayton, Bree Barbeau, Samantha K. Rice, Victoria Warren-Mears, Abigail Echo-Hawk, Andria Apostolou, Michael Landen

Publication Year: 2020

Journal: Centers for Disease Control: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Keywords: Minority Groups; Covid-19

Short Abstract: This study from the CDC shows that COVID-19 incidence is higher among American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) than among non-Hispanic Whites. In 2009, AI/ANs experienced disproportionately high pandemic influenza A(H1N1)–associated mortality. AI/ANs have experienced disproportionate rates of infection and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The excess risk, especially for AI/AN males and persons aged 20–49 years, should be considered when planning and implementing medical countermeasures and other prevention activities.

Abstract:

This study from the CDC shows that COVID-19 incidence is higher among American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) than among non-Hispanic Whites. In 2009, AI/ANs experienced disproportionately high pandemic influenza A(H1N1)–associated mortality. AI/ANs have experienced disproportionate rates of infection and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The excess risk, especially for AI/AN males and persons aged 20–49 years, should be considered when planning and implementing medical countermeasures and other prevention activities.

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Source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6949a3.htm#:~:text=Among%2014%20participating%20states%2C%20the,CI%20%3D%2029.9%E2%80%9330.7).