The impact of COVID-19 on black, Asian and minority ethnic communities

This rapid evidence review looked at the factors influencing the risk of death from COVID-19 among black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Overview of findings

The risk of death from COVID-19 is generally higher among black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) communities than white British people. This appears to be due to a complex mixture of factors, and no one factor alone can explain all of the difference. Contributing factors include, in no particular order: being poorer, where people live, overcrowded housing, types of job, other illnesses, and access to health services.

Citing this report

This report should be cited as:

Mamluk, L. and Jones, T. The impact of COVID-19 on black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. 20 May 2020. Available from https://arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/research-and-implementation/covid-19-response/reports/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-communities/