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22.04 - 07:19
Nearly half of Covid-19 deaths are among 80 years and older adults
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The average proportion of deaths in the 7MM highlights that men and women over the age of 60 years account for the majority of Covid-19 deaths and nearly half of all deaths are among men and women aged 80 years and older.
Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock. Early data about the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) suggest that older age is a significant risk factor of mortality, especially if a person has certain pre-existing health conditions.
Mortality is likely to be greater among patients who are 60-years-old and older, who account for a significant proportion of Covid-19 deaths.
However, a more thorough comparison of Covid-19 deaths shows disproportionate rates among older age groups by market. GlobalData epidemiologists have
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COVID-19
United States
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Cases: 46 252 513
Deaths: 750 423
Recovered: 0
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India
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Cases: 34 321 025
Deaths: 459 652
Recovered: 0
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Brazil
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Cases: 21 835 785
Deaths: 608 235
Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom
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Cases: 9 215 683
Deaths: 141 607
Recovered: 0
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Russia
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Cases: 8 494 589
Deaths: 237 619
Recovered: 0
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