Inequality and underlying health conditions combine to make potentially devastating impact on community, study shows
The risk of dying from Covid-19 is at least 50% higher for Māori than New Zealanders from European backgrounds, according to our study published today.
Māori and Pacific populations are historically at greater risk of hospitalisation and death from pandemics. During the 2009 influenza pandemic, the rate of infection for Māori was twice that of Pākehā (European New Zealanders). Māori were three times more likely to be hospitalised and almost three times more likely to die.
Continue reading…Inequality and underlying health conditions combine to make potentially devastating impact on community, study showsCoronavirus – live updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe risk of dying from Covid-19 is at least 50% higher for Māori than New Zealanders from European backgrounds, according to our study published today.Māori and Pacific populations are historically at greater risk of hospitalisation and death from pandemics. During the 2009 influenza pandemic, the rate of infection for Māori was twice that of Pākehā (European New Zealanders). Māori were three times more likely to be hospitalised and almost three times more likely to die. Continue reading…