COVID-19-Associated Orphanhood and Caregiver Death in the United States

• 2021

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• Susan Hillis; Alexandra Blenkinsop; Andres Villaveces; Francis Annor; Leandris Liburd; Greta Massetti
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-053760

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This report presents findings for COVID-19 – associated deaths of parents and caregivers (April 2020 - June 2021) for the United States overall and every state individually, disaggregated for Hispanic and non-Hispanic populations, including White, Black, Asian, and American Indian and/or Alaska Native populations. This resource is related to a PPN podcast titled "The Kids are Alright."

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Communicable Diseases; Child, Orphaned; Psychological Trauma; Adverse Childhood Experiences; COVID-19

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Imperial College

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