American Journal of Men's Health (Oct 2021)

Marginalized Males, Disparate COVID-19 Outcomes, and Health Equity: A Profile of Highest Risk

  • Tyler Barnhart MPH,
  • Michael J. Rovito Ph.D., CHES,
  • Michael Maresca BS,
  • Kathy Rovito DrPH, MPH, CHES, CIC

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883211050523
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15

Abstract

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This paper is a direct response to Smith et al.’s (2020) call for more insight into health equity concerns pertaining to COVID-19 outcomes. The goal of this discussion is to offer the field with an evidence-informed ‘avatar’ representing the most-impacted group as it pertains to COVID-19 mortality and morbidity. Policy and practice implications are offered as a call to action for public health professionals to support these most impacted and highest risk communities.