Abstract
Vitamin D Deficiency as an Important Biomarker for the Increased Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in People From Black and Asian Ethnic Minority Groups.
Highlights
Ever since the new 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei province of China its spread has become a global pandemic affecting almost every country worldwide
There is growing evidence to suggest that people from Black and Asian ethnic groups are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, leading to poorer outcomes compared to White British or Americans [2,3,4]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the rate of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection was 2.6 times higher, hospitalization 4.7 times higher and deaths 2.1 times higher in Black/African Americans compared to White (Non-Hispanic) Americans [11]
Summary
Ever since the new 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei province of China its spread has become a global pandemic affecting almost every country worldwide. Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in People From Black and Asian Ethnic Public Health England (in August 2020) reported that Black people are 2–3 times more likely to be infected with COVID-19 compared to White people after adjusting for age [5].
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
