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Disparities in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander COVID-19 Mortality: A Community-Driven Data Response.

Authors :
Penaia CS
Morey BN
Thomas KB
Chang RC
Tran VD
Pierson N
Greer J
Ponce NA
Source :
American journal of public health [Am J Public Health] 2021 Jul; Vol. 111 (S2), pp. S49-S52.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

As of March 2021, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) in the United States have lost more than 800 lives to COVID-19-the highest per capita death rate in 18 of 20 US states reporting NHPI deaths. However, NHPI risks are overlooked in policy discussions. We discuss the NHPI COVID-19 Data Policy Lab and dashboard, featuring the disproportionate COVID-19 mortality burden for NHPIs. The Lab democratized NHPI data, developed community infrastructure and resources, and informed testing site and outreach policies related to health equity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1541-0048
Volume :
111
Issue :
S2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
American journal of public health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34314211
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306370