High-risk, disadvantaged groups face barriers to preventing spread of COVID-19

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Social factors such as education, financial stability, food security and the neighborhood where someone resides were strongly correlated with whether or not individuals with heart disease adopted measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks and working from home, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 70th Annual Scientific Session. The researchers say the findings draw attention to longstanding challenges related to social determinants of health.

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