Association of Race and Ethnicity With COVID ‐19 Outcomes in Rheumatic Disease: Data From the COVID‐19 Global Rheumatology Alliance Physician Registry

ConclusionSimilar to findings in the general US population, racial/ethnic minorities with rheumatic disease and COVID ‐19 had increased odds of hospitalization and ventilatory support. These results illustrate significant health disparities related to COVID‐19 in people with rheumatic diseases. The rheumatology community should proactively address the needs of patients currently experiencing inequitable health outcomes during the pandemic.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - February 2, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Milena A. Gianfrancesco, Liza A. Leykina, Zara Izadi, Tiffany Taylor, Jeffrey A. Sparks, Carly Harrison, Laura Trupin, Stephanie Rush, Gabriela Schmajuk, Patricia Katz, Lindsay Jacobsohn, Tiffany Y. Hsu, Kristin M. D ’Silva, Naomi Serling� Tags: Full Length Source Type: research