COVID-19 most likely to kill children from minority groups: US CDC Study

A recent report from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that children and teens from mirity communities are disproportionately hit by coronavirus, just as older ults are. According to study published on September 15, children from ethnic and racial mirities, those with underlying health conditions and those between s of 18 and 20, are more likely to die. report showed just how unusual it is for children and young ults to die from dely virus. 

CDC-led research team ted that among 190,000 deaths tallied in United States, only 0.8 per cent (or 121) were reportedly in those under 21. ncy said that three out of four were of Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaskan descent. report showed that 377 children, teens and young ults d up to 24 have died from coronavirus. 

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A total of 44 per cent of 121 who died were Hispanic children, 29 per cent were Black children, four per cent were American Indian/Alaska natives and four per cent were Asian or Pacific Islander. team ted that se groups, which represent 41 per cent of US population under of 21, accounted for approximately 75 per cent of death in that range. 

researcher wrote, “Infants, children, olescents, and young ults, particularly those from racial and ethnic mirity groups at higher risk, those with underlying medical conditions, and ir caregivers, need clear, consistent, and developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate COVID-19 prevention messs”. 

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Racial and ethnic disparities 

recent finding is considered to be significant as schools across US are reopening, with many also attempting a hybrid approach that allows some of in-person learning that’s crucial to childhood development. report also comes as several global health leers said that returning to schools should be a top priority worldwide. 

CDC said that health departments, in collaboration with school district and communities that serve, can evaluate and improve health promotion, health access and health equity for all infants, children, olescents and young ults. ncy furr ded that ultimately, health departments, health providers and community partners can mobilise systemic barriers that contribute to health disparities. 

“Disparities in social determinants of health, such as crowded living conditions, food and housing insecurity, wealth and educational gaps, and racial discrimination, likely contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 and MIS-C incidence and outcomes,” CDC said in its report. 

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