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Covid in Scotland: Poverty linked to higher risk of death from virus – BBC News
Researchers say those living in poorer areas are most likely to be severely ill with and die from the virus.
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People in the poorest areas are most likely to be severely ill with and die from Covid-19 than those in wealthier areas, a study has suggested.
Researchers looked at all of Scotland’s critical care units and found patients from the most disadvantaged areas also had a higher chance of ICU admission.
It found that units in these areas were also more likely to be over capacity.
Academics considered the links between deprivation and severe Covid using anonymous health…
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