Race and 1918 Influenza Pandemic in the United States: A Review of the Literature

During epidemics, the poorest part of the population usually suffers the most. Alfred Crosby noted that the norm changed during the 1918 influenza pandemic in the US: The black population (which were expected to have higher influenza morbidity and mortality) had lower morbidity and mortality than th...

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Main Authors: Helene Økland, Svenn-Erik Mamelund
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
USA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/14/2487