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Elevated Mortality Among People Experiencing Homelessness With COVID-19

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: We reviewed publicly available data from major US health jurisdictions to compare severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 case fatality rates in people experiencing homelessness with the general population. The case fatality rate among people experiencing homelessness was 1.3 times (95% CI, 1.1-1.5) that of the general population, suggesting that people experiencing homelessness should be prioritized for vaccination.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab301

Authors: Kathryn M Leifheit, Lelia H Chaisson, Jesus A Medina, Rafik N Wahbi, Chelsea L Shover

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, University of Illinois Chicago

Language: English

Topic: Homelessness and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,465