Article archive / September 2022
Originally published: . Volume 13, No. 9. Source pages: 3.
In an August 18 press release, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) said it has started reporting additional demographic data for Louisiana monkeypox patients on the LDH monkeypox dashboard. These demographic data show striking racial disparities: Nearly 60% of monkeypox cases in Louisiana have occurred among Black Louisianans, and about 27% have occurred among white Louisianans. Among the cases included in today’s demographic analysis, approximately 95% have occurred in males. "We felt it was critical to release this analysis so we could shine a light on these disparities and the need for us all to do more," said LDH State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter. "This requires a whole of Louisiana effort."
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