@docrocktex26 prelim re race and age of Covid deaths per CDC says you definitely are correct- https://t.co/fagDHHJkp4
Overall, 34.9% of Hispanic and 29.5% of nonwhite decedents were aged <65 years, compared with 13.2% of white, non-Hispanic decedents. Characteristics of Persons Who Died with COVID-19 — United States... https://t.co/YJCiWzdM8C via @CDCgov
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RT @StevePtweets: For all the focus on racial disparities, MOST OF THOSE DYING FROM COVID ARE *WHITE* (in case that fact might up the urgen…
For all the focus on racial disparities, MOST OF THOSE DYING FROM COVID ARE *WHITE* (in case that fact might up the urgency factor). Characteristics of Persons Who Died with COVID-19 — United States... https://t.co/iluYyKgfbi via @CDCgov
TL: DNR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly on COVID-19 -- COVID-19 exacerbates existing health disparities and minorities die at a significantly greater rate than white Americans. #wearadamnmask #blacklivesmatter
Characteristics of Persons Who Died with COVID-19 — United States... https://t.co/uta85ewTYK via @CDCgov
When it comes to COVID, it sucks having the "wrong" blood type. Those, like me, have to be especially careful. I'm grateful I live in an area where people care about other people and almost everyone wears a mask. That's half the battle.
"Among reported underlying medical conditions, cardiovascular disease and diabetes were the most common." THESE ARE LIFESTYLE DISEASES. We must strive for personal health if we want to combat this virus.
Wear a mask and practice social distancing!
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Characteristics of Persons Who Died with COVID-19 — United States... https://t.co/rBhS7tFEHd via @CDCgov Health disparities notably in Hispanics (lack of treatment/testing? More exposure as essential workers?) and also 1/4 had *no* underlying conditions.