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cord-339533-r0qsqjus	Mein, Stephen A	COVID-19 and Health Disparities: the Reality of “the Great Equalizer”	2020-05-14		.txt	text/plain	1111	78	52	Pandemics have the unique ability to amplify existing health inequalities, disproportionately affecting socially disadvantaged groups, including racial and ethnic minorities and low-income populations. Racial and ethnic minorities are at both a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and suffering worse outcomes. 5, 6 Once infected, racial and ethnic minorities are at a greater risk of increased disease severity. 7 Previous epidemiological studies have consistently shown many of these conditions to be more prevalent in racial/ethnic minorities, likely contributing to the worse health outcomes seen from COVID-19. Until recently, there has been minimal comprehensive demographic data reported from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other governing bodies around the racial/ethnic characteristics of patients infected with COVID-19. Health disparities have long plagued our country and greatly impacted racial and ethnic minorities. Protection of racial/ethnic minority populations during an influenza pandemic	./cache/cord-339533-r0qsqjus.txt	./txt/cord-339533-r0qsqjus.txt