Analysis of disease burden in socially disadvantaged areas: Mapping of geographical inequalities in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality using a social disadvantage index in Tennessee

Analysis of disease burden in socially disadvantaged areas: Mapping of geographical inequalities in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality using a social disadvantage index in Tennessee

Social vulnerability is directly addressed by contemporaneous health research to improve social equity. Existing disadvantage indices capture vulnerability to COVID-19 pandemic less accurately. Health-related studies apply the indices to relate overall vulnerability to health outcomes including seve...

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Main Author: Anzhelika Antipova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Cities
Subjects:
social disadvantage index (SDI)
disadvantaged areas
vulnerability
health outcomes
COVID-19
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2022.876945/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2022.876945/full

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