Major
Public Health
Anticipated Graduation Year
2022
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Open Access
Abstract
Public health crises often magnify socioeconomic disparities, contributing to higher rates of poor health outcomes among vulnerable communities. This has been observed in how COVID-19 had disproportionately impacted Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities throughout the United States. This was particularly observed in Chicago, which historically has and continues to struggle with segregation. This study uses the mapping software ArcGIS to explore relationships between COVID-19 deaths, community area, zip code, and socioeconomic status (SES). This exploration contributes to the growing literature that shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored health inequities among BIPOC communities.
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Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 in Chicago Through ArcGIS Exploration
Public health crises often magnify socioeconomic disparities, contributing to higher rates of poor health outcomes among vulnerable communities. This has been observed in how COVID-19 had disproportionately impacted Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities throughout the United States. This was particularly observed in Chicago, which historically has and continues to struggle with segregation. This study uses the mapping software ArcGIS to explore relationships between COVID-19 deaths, community area, zip code, and socioeconomic status (SES). This exploration contributes to the growing literature that shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored health inequities among BIPOC communities.