Higher COVID-19 mortality in low-income communities in the City of Cape Town – a descriptive ecological study [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background Cape Town, a South African city with high levels of economic inequality, has gone through two COVID-19 waves. There is evidence globally that low-income communities experience higher levels of morbidity and mortality during the pandemic. Methods Age-standardized COVID-19 mortality in the...

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Main Authors: Hannah Hussey, Nesbert Zinyakatira, Erna Morden, Muzzammil Ismail, Masudah Paleker, Jamy-Lee Bam, Leslie London, Andrew Boulle, Mary-Ann Davies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2021-06-01
Series:Gates Open Research
Online Access:https://gatesopenresearch.org/articles/5-90/v1