Coronavirus risk for African Americans -------------------------------------------- One in three Americans hospitalised with coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is black, even though African Americans constitute just 13 percent of the U.S. population, according to a CDC study -------------------------------------------- COVID-19 HOSPITALISATIONS IN U.S. BY RACE (percent) Share of hospitalisations* Share of overall population 60 40 30 20 10 0 White 45.0 60 Black 33.1 13 Hispanic 8.1 18 Asian 5.5 6 Other 8.2 3 *Based on CDC study of 580 patients in 14 states, March 1-30, 2020 -------------------------------------------- Socioeconomic factors: Blacks generally earn less, endure higher rates of unemployment and have less access to healthcare than other Americans. They also suffer disproportionately from underlying conditions that make them more vulnerable to Covid-19 – such as diabetes, obesity and asthma -------------------------------------------- Covid-19 hotspots: Worst-hit counties in terms of number of virus cases are home to some of nation’s biggest cities. List includes New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Chicago, New Orleans and Detroit – all above national average for their African American populations -------------------------------------------- Sources: AP, NBC News, NPR, U.S. Census Bureau Picture: AP © GRAPHIC NEWS Total words: 177