Health Equity

Covid-19 vaccination rates follow the money in states with the biggest wealth gaps, analysis shows

Abstract: The findings back up, with hard data, anecdotal reports that wealthy people have been able to gain access to vaccines ahead of poor people.

Publication: STAT

Date Published: February 11, 2021

Author(s): Olivia Goldhill

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