The Hispanic paradox shows an interesting pattern: while foreign born people of Hispanic descent have lower average socioeconomic status, they also have lower all-cause mortality in comparison to non-Hispanic US-born whites. It is unclear whether this advantage will extend to COVID-19 outcomes. In some states, Hispanic communities have seen much higher rates of infection and mortality than whites, in others, their infection and survival rates are comparable. Draw on at least two-course materials assigned this week to speculate what social factors might contribute to foreign-born Hispanic's disadvantage or advantage in COVID-19 outcomes. Based on what we studied this week, do you anticipate higher or lower rates of infection and mortality in this group? A complete answer will include a discussion of disparities in healthcare access.
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