How Large Was the Mortality Increase Directly and Indirectly Caused by the COVID-19 Epidemic? An Analysis on All-Causes Mortality Data in Italy
<i>Objective:</i> Overall mortality is a relevant indicator of the population burden during an epidemic. It informs on both undiagnosed cases and on the effects of health system disruption. <i>Methods:</i> We aimed at evaluating the extent of the total death excess during the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/10/3452 |