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Erschienen in: Journal of General Internal Medicine 8/2020

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COVID-19 and Health Disparities: the Reality of “the Great Equalizer”

verfasst von: Stephen A Mein, MD

Erschienen in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Ausgabe 8/2020

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From government officials to mainstream media and even celebrities, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been touted as “the great equalizer.” It is a disease that transcends wealth, fame, prestige, or age. We are all at risk. The statement highlights our vulnerability as part of a society that lacks any immunity to the novel virus. However, it also inaccurately assumes that we will all be equally affected by it. History has shown that this will not be the case. …
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Metadaten
Titel
COVID-19 and Health Disparities: the Reality of “the Great Equalizer”
verfasst von
Stephen A Mein, MD
Publikationsdatum
14.05.2020
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Schlagwort
COVID-19
Erschienen in
Journal of General Internal Medicine / Ausgabe 8/2020
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Elektronische ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-05880-5

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