Excess mortality and the COVID-19 pandemic: causes of death and social inequalities

Abstract Background During the coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, population’s mortality has been affected not only by the risk of infection itself, but also through deferred care for other causes and changes in lifestyle. This study aims to investigate excess mortality by cause of death...

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Main Authors: Jieun Oh, Jieun Min, Cinoo Kang, Ejin Kim, Jung Pyo Lee, Ho Kim, Whanhee Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14785-3