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<p>The variation in incidence and mortality rates between national, regional and upper
tier local authority level is influenced by a range of factors including the epidemiology
of the disease and risk factors such as demography and behaviour. Other local factors
causing variability in the number of tests carried out can also affect the observed
mortality rates. These factors include the number of people accessing testing, and
the number of tests that are carried out in the investigation and control of local
incidents and outbreaks.</p><p>Public Health England has published a rapid review
to better understand how different factors such as ethnicity, deprivation, age, gender
and obesity can impact on how people are affected by COVID-19. The Disparities in
the risk and outcomes of COVID-19 review can be viewed on the GOV.UK website at the
following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-review-of-disparities-in-risks-and-outcomes"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-review-of-disparities-in-risks-and-outcomes</a></p><p>
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