Table 2.
Patient and disease characteristics of COVID-19 cases included in the study.
| Patient Characteristics | Total Number (% of Total Number) | African Americans (AA) | Caucasians (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comorbidities | |||
| DM | 29/68 (42.6%) | 21/45 (46.7%) | 6/21 (28.5%) |
| Hypertension | 51/68 (75%) | 39/45 (86.6%) | 11/21 (52.4%) |
| BMI>30 | 41/68 (60%) | 27/45 (60%) | 12/21 (57.1%) |
| COPD | 6/68 (8.8%) | 5/45 (11.1%) | 1/21 (4.7%) |
| CVD | 18/68 (26.4%) | 12/45 (26.7%) | 6/21 (28.6%) |
| Severity | |||
| Mild-Moderate | 46/68 (67.6%) | 33/45 (73.3%) | 12/21 (57.1%) |
| Severe | 22/68 (32.3%) | 12/45 (26.7%) | 9/21 (42.8%) |
DM = Diabetes Mellitus; BMI= Body Mass Index; COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CVD = cardiovascular disease. Two patients in the study were Hispanic.