Co-morbidities, genetics and societal imbalances all play a part, says UCL professor Nishi Chaturvedi
One explanation for why people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds are dying in disproportionately high numbers is demography. The virus hit London first and hit it hardest. But even when you take these regional differences into account there is a mismatch. In particular, if you take into account that ethnic minorities are generally younger – particularly important for Covid-19 where 90% of deaths are in people over 60 – the ethnic differences become even more stark.
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