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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

The Impact of COVID-19 On Different Ethnicities In London

In London, Black and Asian communities face a higher risk of death from COVID-19.

Aired 05/18/2021

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

The Impact of COVID-19 On Different Ethnicities In London

Clip: Episode 2 | 5m 7sVideo has Closed Captions

In London, Black and Asian communities face a higher risk of death from COVID-19.

Dr. Vanessa Apea researched the impact of COVID-19 on different ethnicities in London. She found that Black and Asian ethnicities had a greater risk of death despite being a younger and fitter population due to environmental, rather than biological, factors.

Aired 05/18/2021

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Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

The Impact of COVID-19 On Different Ethnicities In London

Clip: Episode 2 | 5m 7sVideo has Closed Captions

Dr. Vanessa Apea researched the impact of COVID-19 on different ethnicities in London. She found that Black and Asian ethnicities had a greater risk of death despite being a younger and fitter population due to environmental, rather than biological, factors.

Aired 05/18/2021

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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