This study investigates the association between neighborhood social disadvantage and COVID-19 infection rates, mortality, and social distancing capacity in NYC during spring 2020. Using a combination of census data, NYC open data, and SARS-CoV-2 testing data, the researchers developed a ZIP code-level COVID-19 inequity index. They found a positive association between neighborhood disadvantage and infections, adjusting for testing rates. Subway usage data served as a proxy for social distancing capacity, showing lower capacity in higher disadvantage areas. The index also correlated with COVID-19 mortality.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Jun 17, 2021
Authors
Daniel Carrión, Elena Colicino, Nicolo Foppa Pedretti, Kodi B. Arfer, Johnathan Rush, Nicholas DeFelice, Allan C. Just
Tags
COVID-19
neighborhood disadvantage
mortality
social distancing
NYC
inequity index
infection rates
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