https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/04/27/a-new-doctor-faces-the-coronavirus-in-queens
This article highlights a young doctor at Elmhurst Hospital during the beginning of Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Zikry is quoted as saying: Its become very clear to me what a socioeconomic disease this is…. In addition, the file discusses the personal variables and socioeconomic status (SES) that are used to find patterns in disease.
What do you think Dr. Zikry meant by referring to the SES of his patients? Why is it important to find a pattern of personal variables and SES among the of victims of Covid-19?
Referring to the article and the file, in response to these questions. No other sources are needed.
