Disparities in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander COVID-19 Mortality: A Community-Driven Data Response (American Journal of Public Health)

Summary: As of March 2021, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) in the United States have lost more than 800 lives to COVID-19 — the highest per capita death rate in 18 of 20 US states reporting NHPI deaths. However, NHPI risks are overlooked in policy discussions. Authors discuss the NHPI COVID-19 Data Policy Lab and dashboard, featuring the disproportionate COVID-19 mortality burden for NHPIs. The Lab democratized NHPI data, developed community infrastructure and resources, and informed testing site and outreach policies related to health equity.

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) experience some of the highest COVID-19 death rates of all racial and ethnic groups in the United States. 

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• Journal Article: Disparities in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander COVID-19 Mortality: A Community-Driven Data Response