In 300 words or more, write your discussion on the following. All discussions are sent through turnitin to check for plagiarism.
This week you’ve learned about racial disparities and coronavirus.
Coronavirus is devastating nations and communities around the globe. New demographic data from some U.S. cities and states reveals that the disease is disproportionately impacting communities of color in the U.S. According to the data, African American people are more likely to become infected with and die from coronavirus than other racial groups. For example, in the state of Michigan, where COVID-19 hit early and intensely, African American people comprise 40% of those who have died, yet make up only 14% of the total population (ADL, 2020).
As a budding healthcare professional, what is your call to action? What can be done to address the racial disparities in coronavirus affliction and fatality?