Reference:
Author. (2022). Adverse mortality trends in U.S. using age stratified excess mortality. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/excess_deaths.htm#dashboard
Summary:
The article examines adverse mortality trends in the U.S. through age-stratified excess mortality analysis. It highlights a concerning shift whereby excess deaths among younger populations have significantly increased, while those among the elderly have declined, potentially due to prior “pull forward” deaths rather than genuine improvements in health outcomes. The excess mortality figures are alarming, equating to losses greater than those in major historical conflicts, indicating that many deaths might stem from flawed health policies rather than COVID-19 itself. Furthermore, the article notes that millennials have experienced extreme excess mortality, with deaths among this demographic being largely preventable, presenting a stark picture of health policy impacts.