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.
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.