Mortality impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID 19) outbreak by sex and age: rapid mortality surveillance system, Italy, 1 February to 18 April 2020
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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