Temporal dynamics in total excess mortality and COVID-19 deaths in Italian cities

Abstract Background Standardized mortality surveillance data, capable of detecting variations in total mortality at population level and not only among the infected, provide an unbiased insight into the impact of epidemics, like COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease). We analysed the temporal trend in total...

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Main Authors: Paola Michelozzi, Francesca de’Donato, Matteo Scortichini, Patrizio Pezzotti, Massimo Stafoggia, Manuela De Sario, Giuseppe Costa, Fiammetta Noccioli, Flavia Riccardo, Antonino Bella, Moreno Demaria, Pasqualino Rossi, Silvio Brusaferro, Giovanni Rezza, Marina Davoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09335-8