Health Equity

New Research Shows Disproportionate Rate of Coronavirus Deaths in Polluted Areas

Abstract: The type of pollution emitted by many chemical plants in Louisiana's industrial corridor is correlated with increased coronavirus deaths, according to new peer-reviewed research from SUNY and ProPublica.

Publication: ProPublica

Date Published: September 11, 2020

Author(s): Lylla Younes and Sara Sneath

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