Mortality impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak by sex and age: rapid mortality surveillance system, Italy, 1 February to 18 April 2020
Paola Michelozzi, Francesca de’Donato, Matteo Scortichini, Manuela De Sario, Fiammetta Noccioli, Paolo Rossi, Marina Davoli
Abstract
Data from the rapid mortality surveillance system in 19 major Italian cities were used to carry out a timely assessment of the health impact of the COVID-19 epidemic. By 18 April, a + 45% excess in mortality was observed, with a higher impact in the north of the country (+ 76%). The excess was greatest among men, with an increasing trend by age. Surveillance data can be used to evaluate the lockdown and re-opening phases.
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OutbreakCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Excess mortalitySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakEnvironmental healthMedicineCoronavirusDisease surveillanceDemographyGeographyEpidemiologyDiseaseVirologyPopulationInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologySociologyInternal medicineCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 epidemiological studiesCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies