The 2 calamities killing Americans: COVID-19 and racism
There are two calamities killing Americans: COVID-19 and racism. One is novel, and the other is perennial.
It is not coincidental that black Americans have died of COVID-19 at almost three times the rate of white people. Both biological and socioeconomic factors contribute to this alarming statistic. However, as emergency physicians and public health practitioners who care for patients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, we are keenly aware that biological …