Comparing the COVID-19 Responses in Cuba and the United States.
Am J Public Health
; 111(12): 2186-2193, 2021 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1559987
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this analytic essay is to contrast the COVID-19 responses in Cuba and the United States, and to understand the differences in outcomes between the 2 nations. With fundamental differences in health systems structure and organization, as well as in political philosophy and culture, it is not surprising that there are major differences in outcomes. The more coordinated, comprehensive response to COVID-19 in Cuba has resulted in significantly better outcomes compared with the United States. Through July 15, 2021, the US cumulative case rate is more than 4 times higher than Cuba's, while the death rate and excess death rate are both approximately 12 times higher in the United States. In addition to the large differences in cumulative case and death rates between United States and Cuba, the COVID-19 pandemic has unmasked serious underlying health inequities in the United States. The vaccine rollout presents its own set of challenges for both countries, and future studies can examine the comparative successes to identify effective strategies for distribution and administration. (Am J Public Health. 2021;111(12)2186-2193. https//doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306526).
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
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Caribbean
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Cuba
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Public Health
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
AJPH.2021.306526
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