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Almost 20,000 more deaths than expected last year – is it all down to COVID?
Published 3 years, 1 month ago
Description
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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