North Carolina, Raleigh – The Hispanic population was one of those that experienced an increase in deaths between 2019 and 2020, the year that included the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released this week by the Census Bureau.
The data shows that this increase was also reflected in the American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities and especially in men.
According to the report, the total number of deaths from Covid in the general population in the United States increased 19% in 2020, but some groups were more affected than others.
An increase of 43% in Latinos who died between 2019-2020
The report highlighted that there were significant increases in mortality rates across all demographic groups during the period from 2019 to 2020. Likewise, more moderate increases were observed in most groups during the period from 2020 to 2021.
However, it is important to note that the study revealed a decrease in deaths for all groups during the period from 2021 to 2022, when the vaccine was already available. This suggests that the availability of the vaccine may have had a positive impact on reducing mortality rates in the general population.
Deaths from Covid in the Latin population in the United States
| Year | Dead people | Porcen taje |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 212,397 | 3,76 % |
| 2020 | 305,708 | 43,93 % |
| 2021 | 315,664 | 3,26 % |
| 2022 | 275,254 | -12,80% |
Mortality of the Hispanic population increased again in 2021
Because the Hispanic population comprises a much smaller portion of the total population relative to the non-Hispanic group, the majority of deaths are non-Hispanic, the report detailed.
During the period between 2010 and 2020, an increase was observed in both the proportion of the Hispanic population and the proportion of pre-Covid-19 deaths within this group.
In 2012, the proportion of deaths among the Hispanic population was 6,2%, and this percentage increased to 7,0% in 2017. Then, in 2019, a further increase was recorded, reaching a proportion of deaths of 7,4%. XNUMX% within the Hispanic population. These data indicate a gradual increase in mortality rates in this group during that specific time period.
However, the increase in Hispanic deaths between 2019 and 2020 represents a notable break in the time series, jumping from 7,4% to 9,0% of all deaths in a single year.
The death rate for the Hispanic population increased again (9,1%) in 2021, the first full year of the pandemic.
The increase in Hispanic mortality during the pandemic was greater relative to the non-Hispanic US population, although it decreased slightly to 8,4% of total deaths in 2022, according to provisional data.
Latino deaths from Covid in North Carolina
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS, for its acronym in English), since there are records of Covid cases and deaths in the state - April 2022 until May 13 of this year - Latinos added 56,902 Covid cases, which represents 9% of all cases recorded in North Carolina. Of these cases, 1,341 deaths were reported, that is, 5% of deaths due to the virus in the state.
Of the total deaths of Latinos, 861 were men and 480 were women.
Total Hispanic deaths from Covid in North Carolina | Total Hispanic-men who died from Covid | Total Hispanic-women deaths from Covid |
| 1,341 | 861 | 480 |
The risk of dying at home with Covid was higher among Hispanics
Using death certificate data between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021, of the 22,646 Covid-19 deaths recorded in North Carolina, 7,8% occurred at home, it revealed research from the Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases at UNC.
Like Covid-19 deaths in general, the majority of these deaths occurred among people over 70 years of age. However, 42% of Covid deaths in the home occurred among people under 70 years of age, compared to 36% of all deaths, the study said.
The risk of dying at home with Covid was higher among Hispanics and African Americans compared to whites, the research stated.
The risk of death from Covid at home for Hispanic and African American people was at least twice that of white people. Likewise, rates of death at home from any cause increased overall, but were higher among Hispanics.
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