Latinos in the U.S. are more likely to die from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), according to a new study conducted by researches from New York University and the University of Michigan.
And while the biologic reasons for the disparity "remain unidentified," the study puts its focus on other potential factors, such as the risk of "overexposure to deep sedation" while on a ventilator, which is associated with higher mortality.
