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1
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What is public health?

A

The health of the population as a whole

2
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Describe the impact of COVID and ethnicity?

A

Black and Bangladeshi/Pakistani patients are disproportionally affected than other race with white patients having the best outcomes.

3
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What are some of the potential reasons for the disproportionate impact on non-white patients?

A
  • Co-morbidities,
  • Excessive exposure,
  • Living in houses of multiple occupancy,
  • Obesity,
  • Lack of Vitamin D,
  • Racism and discrimination
4
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Describe the effects of the pandemic on mental health?

A

More disabled people reporded worsening mental health than non-disabled. Also young people reported worsening mental health

5
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What are the compounding effects on young people?

A
  • Mental health,
  • Employment,
  • Housing,
  • Relationships