Reference:
Beck, K. (2022). Übersterblichkeiten in der Schweiz 2020 bis 2022 (Woche 42). Bericht für MLaw Philipp Kruse, Zürich.
Summary:
The report examines excess mortality in Switzerland from 2020 to week 42 of 2022, addressing the implications for pandemic measures. It concludes that while there were spikes in mortality, particularly among seniors, the overall figures do not indicate unprecedented mortality levels historically. Calculations by Hagemann suggest that excess mortality during the pandemic did not surpass historical norms. The Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BfS) reported significant excess deaths among the elderly, with 3,900 cases by week 42 in 2022 alone. In contrast, no significant excess mortality was found in those under 65. The report highlights a notable decline in birth rates in 2022, coinciding with vaccination peaks, raising questions about potential links to vaccination effects. The findings suggest that while pandemic measures may have resulted in temporary spikes in mortality, they do not represent an unprecedented health crisis when viewed in historical context.