M āori and Pacific people in New Zealand have a higher risk of hospitalisation for COVID-19

CONCLUSIONS: Structural inequities and systemic racism in the healthcare system mean that Māori and Pacific communities face a much greater health burden from COVID-19. Older people and those with pre-existing health conditions are also at greater risk. This should inform future policy decisions including prioritising groups for vaccination.PMID:34239143

Source: New Zealand Medical Journal - July 9, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Nicholas Steyn Rachelle N Binny Kate Hannah Shaun C Hendy Alex James Audrey Lustig Kannan Ridings Michael J Plank Andrew Sporle Source Type: research