A new study found that people of different races in the U.S. had different health outcomes months after getting COVID-19. Hispanic people said they had worse health and did less activity than non-Hispanic people 3 and 6 months after infection.
The study by the University of California, San Francisco looked at symptoms, activity levels, health, and missed work among racial groups. It showed minorities had more negative effects on health, daily activities, and work compared to White people.
“Our study shows the health gaps faced by communities of color, even after recovering from COVID-19,” said Dr. Sarah Rosen, the study’s author. “We need actions to address the long-term effects on these at-risk groups.”
The pandemic hit minority groups harder due to work, living situations, and trouble social distancing. They also face problems getting healthcare. This led to money issues and worse health.
See “COVID-19 recovery disparities uncovered among racial and ethnic groups” Sushama R. Chaphalkar on the News Medical Life Sciences website (February 4, 2024)
