Racial disparities in COVID-19 outcomes exist despite comparable Elixhauser comorbidity indices between Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Whites | Scientific Reports

Nature·Apr 22

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Research has found that racial disparities in COVID-19 outcomes exist among different groups. These disparities are present despite similar Elixhauser comorbidity indices, which measure underlying health conditions, between Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Whites. The findings suggest that factors other than comparable underlying health conditions may contribute to the disparities in COVID-19 outcomes.

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