Social disparity in magnifying glass: The inequality among the vulnerable people during COVID‐19 pandemic

The editorial written by Stein and Ometa, [1] about the dilemma between health system and socioeconomic conditions created by the COVID‐19 pandemic has called our attention as a very appropriated topic. Indeed, there are different repercussion of COVID‐19 pandemic in unequal societies, which goes fr...

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Published in:International Journal of Clinical Practice 2021-02, Vol.75 (2), p.e13839-n/a
Main Authors: Ribeiro Ribeiro, Andre Luis, Alves Sousa, Naama Waléria, Martins‐Filho, Paulo Ricardo, Carvalho, Vitor Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Humans
Letter
Pandemics
SARS-CoV-2
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:The editorial written by Stein and Ometa, [1] about the dilemma between health system and socioeconomic conditions created by the COVID‐19 pandemic has called our attention as a very appropriated topic. Indeed, there are different repercussion of COVID‐19 pandemic in unequal societies, which goes from financial issues to the chances to adhere of the current recommended measures of the WHO. For instance, social distancing and basic hygiene without proper social, economic and healthcare support may contribute to exacerbate disparity in fragile societies.
ISSN:1368-5031
1742-1241
DOI:10.1111/ijcp.13839