At the same time, the vulnerabilities identified in the literature are relevant for public health promotion in general, regardless of exposure to pandemics and disasters.
Certain groups were hit harder than others by the coronavirus pandemic, including young people, people with a lower socio-economic status and people with pre-existing health problems. It is essential that policymakers know about these effects and vulnerable groups to be able to organise proper care and support, now and in the event of a new pandemic. At the same time, the vulnerabilities identified in the literature are relevant for public health promotion in general, regardless of exposure to pandemics and disasters.