Who is dying from Covid-19 infections?Death-certificate data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown some consistent trends—more deaths among men than women (54% versus 46% of the total), deaths skewing heavily toward the elderly, and minorities dying at disproportionate rates.
Research has also shown people with underlying health problems, like obesity and cardiovascular trouble, are at higher risk.The age data are stark: About 79% of recorded Covid-19 deaths are among people age 65 and over, while people under age 35 account for just 1% of known deaths from the disease.