Genetics and COVID-19: The Haplotype Impact

This chapter explores the genetic factors affecting COVID-19 severity, particularly focusing on haplotypes from the Neanderthal genome that influence patient outcomes. It contrasts the detrimental haplotype on chromosome 3 with the protective haplotype on chromosome 12, while also examining their global distribution and implications for health disparities. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the historical evolution of census-taking in Britain, linking societal concerns with changes in public health inquiries.