Coronavirus response, Cultural versus scientific explanation

Office for national statistics

People aged 70 years or over of Bangladeshi or Pakistani ethnicity are more likely to live with those from a range of ages compared with people of white ethnicity of the same age group

This compares with around a quarter of households that have at least one person aged 70 years or over whose ethnic group is Bangladeshi. Just over half of these households contain more than one generation living together with at least one person aged 0 to 19 years, one person aged 20 to 69 years and one person aged 70 years or over

Households containing someone aged 70 years or over are more likely to contain a mix of ages living together if that person’s ethnicity is Bangladeshi or Pakistani

ONS

• Males of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian ethnic background also had a significantly higher risk of death involving COVID-19 (1.5 and 1.6 times, respectively) than White males once region, population density, socio-demographic and household characteristics were accounted for; whilst for females in Bangladeshi or Pakistani, Indian, Chinese and Mixed ethnic groups the risk of death involving COVID-19 was equivalent to White females.

• When looking at total number of deaths involving COVID-19 88.6% were of people from a White ethnic group, 6.2 % from an Asian ethnic group, 4.0% from a Black ethnic group and 0.5 % from an Other ethnic group

• Statistician's comments

• “ONS analysis continues to show that people from a Black ethnic background are at a greater risk of death involving COVID-19 than all other ethnic groups. The risk for black males has been more than three times higher than white males and nearly two and a half times higher for black females than white. Adjusting for socio-economic factors and geographical location partly explains the increased risk, but there remains twice the risk for Black males and around one and a half times for black females. Significant differences also remain for Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian men. The ONS will continue to research this unexplained increased risk of death, examining the impact of other health conditions.”
• Nick Stripe, Head of Life Events, Office for National Statistics

[Xtramedium]

Very professional Dr Campbell, getting the facts across without trying to score points against the other gentleman’s lack of knowledge

[rosemarieloncaric-spataro]

Catholics around the world weren’t able to celebrate Easter and have only recently opened churches under many restrictions

[TheCozzie]

Well done DR John. The racial card is played to often and it's really getting old.

[jamesrockybullin]

"It came as really a big shock" that you wouldn't be able to have mass gatherings? Where have they been living for the last 5 months? Under a rock?

[jocelynstuff]

Dr. John Campbell the voice of reason heard across the world. Keep up the good work. You are my most trusted source here in America to get information I can trust! Good to hear you talk about Vitamin D

[steklf]

I live in one of the affected areas and I am happy they have taken quick and decisive action

[bluemoon-pmhv]

I'm from the USA but Dr John can be my doctor any day of the week. Kudos to you doc on trying to explain, again, how important vitD3 is in our system. The Lord be with ✌❤

[royrainbow]

Well done John. There's no cultural targeting. Clearly science and data.

[miamay]

I JUST LOVE YOU! Numbers and proof are power, you don't get heated up, you just stick to the facts! There's no he said, she said, muslim communities will socialize more during a festivity like christians would during christmas, multigenerational households is a statistical fact hence lockdown in areas where there has already been rising cases is a MUST!
They've done that even in Morocco which is a muslim country, they've lockdown 8 major cities because of these exact same reasons, there's absolutely nothing to take personally, I should have given you this information! Morocco is a muslim country that lockdown 8 cities 5 days before Eid for an undertermined period of time to avoid further contamination inside these cities and outside of them! Great job!

[bristollodekka]

Well said Dr Campbell. There are some who prefer to play the race card rather than look after the health of the people.

[atnorafertsera]

Five stars John, thank you for all the effort you put into this channel. Watching every day, keep the good [scientific] spirit up Sir.! /Richard, Sweden

[antoniovillanueva]

Only regular viewers will know that the doc was a bit perturbed.

[anthonytarascio]

Many thanks again Dr. Campbell for emphasizing the importantance of saving lives above all else, which leaves little time or resources for political or cultural arguments detrimental to the absolute necessity of controlling this dangerous pandemic. I advise everyone in the U.S. who will listen to seek out your clear, concise and accurate reporting on the necessity of putting aside our differences to work together against Covid disease.

[damianowens]

John well done for not backing down on the "this is a racially targeted issue" what utter rubbish! John is only trying to get over to the small minded people who just want to argue about everything, and point out the completely obvious facts and try and help as many people as possible!
Oh and I tested my vitamin D levels the other day it was good! All thanks to John's recommendations 😉👍

[magnets]

The guy was arguing against established facts

[Saitama]

Everybody had plans that were disrupted by the pandemic.

[steveneeply]

Shine on Dr. Cambell. Been with you daily since February (vitamin D daily as well).

[misandoval]

I couldn’t understand a word that guy said.
John, well done 👍

[louisetaylor]

Well said Dr Campbell, I do wish cultural issues would not be used as an excuse to whinge about anything and everything

[CMoore]

The younger people are giving it to the older people. Stay away from the younger people!!!
Thank you so much Dr. Campbell!!!💘