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People in poorest areas more likely to be affected by severe Covid-19 People in Scotland s poorest areas are more likely to be affected by severe Covid-19 - and to die from the disease - than those in more affluent districts, according to a study of critical care units. The first nationwide study of its kind found patients from the most economically disadvantaged areas had a higher chance of critical care admission, and that intensive care units there were more likely to be over capacity. Researchers say the study highlights the need for extra support to be given to critical care units in poorer areas, and for more to be done to tackle health inequalities.

Glasgow cityUnited kingdomCity ofJoanne mcpeakeEmily hendersonUniversity of glasgowLancet regional healthScottish intensive care society audit groupUniversity of edinburghScottish indexMultiple deprivationScottish intensive care society auditNazir loneLead researcherSenior clinical lecturerCritical care