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 persistent excess mortality trends in the U.S. since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite advancements such as vaccinations, herd immunity, and the emergence of less severe virus variants, excess mortality rates have not declined. Notably, there has been a significant surge in excess deaths, particularly among working-age adults, since August 2021. Millennials experienced a sevenfold increase in excess mortality compared to the Silent Generation
during this period, raising concerns about causes beyond COVID-19. The timing of this spike coincided with the announcement of vaccine mandates and booster approvals, prompting questions regarding their potential impact. Similar trends were observed in Generation X and older demographics, indicating elevated mortality rates despite the reduced severity of current COVID variants. The article calls for deeper investigation into these alarming trends and their implications for public health.