Almost 20,000 more deaths than expected last year – is it all down to COVID?
In 2022, Australia saw an estimated 12% increase in the number of deaths compared to expert predictions. More than half of those were due to COVID-19. And there are signs that even the deaths that couldn't be directly linked to COVID-19 are a result of the pandemic. This pattern isn't just playing out in Australia, but around the globe. So what are the driving factors, and what can be done to address them? References: Almost 20,000 excess deaths for 2022 in Australia One-Year Adverse Outcomes Among US Adults With Post-COVID-19 Condition vs Those Without COVID-19 in a Large Commercial Insurance Database Life expectancy changes since COVID-19
What's That Rash? · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
In 2022, Australia saw an estimated 12% increase in the number of deaths compared to expert predictions.
More than half of those were due to COVID-19. And there are signs that even the deaths that couldn't be directly linked to COVID-19 are a result of the pandemic.
This pattern isn't just playing out in Australia, but around the globe. So what are the driving factors, and what can be done to address them?
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