Disparities in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander COVID-19 Mortality: A Community-Driven Data Response
Corina S. Penaia, Brittany N. Morey, Karla Blessing Thomas, Richard Chang, Vananh D. Tran, Nicholas Pierson, John Greer, Ninez A. Ponce
Abstract
As of March 2021, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) in the United States have lost more than 800 lives to COVID-19-the highest per capita death rate in 18 of 20 US states reporting NHPI deaths. However, NHPI risks are overlooked in policy discussions. We discuss the NHPI COVID-19 Data Policy Lab and dashboard, featuring the disproportionate COVID-19 mortality burden for NHPIs. The Lab democratized NHPI data, developed community infrastructure and resources, and informed testing site and outreach policies related to health equity.
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Pacific islandersNative HawaiiansCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)OutreachHealth equityPer capitaMedicineEquity (law)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakGeographyEnvironmental healthDemographyGerontologyPublic healthPolitical scienceEconomic growthSociologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)NursingOutbreakDiseaseEconomicsLawPathologyPopulationVirologyFood Security and Health in Diverse Populations