News & Updates
Family Ties: Are Hawaii's Multigenerational Households More At Risk?
While some may find the fact that Hawaii leads the nation in multigenerational households heartwarming and reassuring, this generational makeup can also invite domestic environments and social interactions that may encourage the spread of Coronavirus—with more adult members under one roof than single generation households and with working adults traveling daily between the office and home, or serving the general public then returning to a home with seniors and children sheltering in place.
Underlying Health Conditions And How They Impact Our Vulnerability in Hawaii
While Hawaii seems to have stemmed the spread of the Coronavirus for the time being, health experts and our community leaders continue to express undertones of caution. That applies especially to our kupuna and anyone who may have serious underlying medical conditions. What does data collected from our own surveys tell us about our underlying medical conditions and where we are most vulnerable during this pandemic?
Our Kupuna: Understanding their Risks
Our findings suggest that transmission of COVID-19 is more likely to occur among younger individuals who are more active in the community. In our survey, individuals between the ages of 25 to 44 were the most likely (19%) to report symptoms of COVID-19 or have a household member who tested positive for the virus when compared with other age groups.