Covid-19 has claimed the maximum lives of men in the age group of 39-69. "The 35-79 age group had excess deaths caused by COVID-19 in 2020 as compared to normal years and it is this group that has contributed immensely to the drop," Professor Yadav said.
The IIPS scientists conducted the study to look at the burden repercussions of the COVID-19 on mortality patterns in the country.
IIPS director Dr K S James said, "Every time we are affected with some epidemic, the life expectancy at birth figures dwindle.
For instance, after the HIV-AIDS epidemic in African nations, the expectancy had dropped. Once it was brought under control, the life expectancy recouped as well." Last month, another study by the University of Oxford stated that the