Health Equity

Little noticed, Filipino Americans are dying of COVID-19 at an alarming rate

Abstract: Filipino Americans are dying of coronavirus infection at higher rates, revealing issues in public health treatment and healthcare for Asian Americans.

Publication: Los Angeles Times

Date Published: July 21, 2020

Author(s): Tiffany Wong

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