Ethnic – Health News

Coronavirus: Risk of death is higher for ethnic minorities

Media playback is unsupported on your device People from ethnic minorities are at a higher risk of dying from coronavirus, a report by Public Health England says. It shows age remains the biggest risk factor, while being male is another. The impact of Covid-19 is also “disproportionate” for other Asian, Caribbean and black ethnicities. But… Read More »

Ethnic minorities produce less pollution but are exposed to more

Some refineries contribute to local air pollutionMichael Stravato/Polaris/eyevine By Adam Vaughan Black and Hispanic people in the US are, on average, exposed to more dirty air than white people, despite generally being responsible for less air pollution. For the first time, a study into pollution and inequality has also factored in how people use energy,… Read More »