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    October 20, 2020

    COVID-Health Disparity

    Write by Admin

    Cook County Public Health Leaders call for a look at the roots of health disparities, especially under COVID. Crain’s Chicago Business.

    Doctors describe how low wages and lack of paid sick leave put essential workers at high risk. Essential workers are more likely to be African-American and Latinx – populations already disproportionately affected by heart and lung disease, diabetes and cancer. [39]

    LINK: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/forum-ideas-health-care/progressive-policy-good-public-health