EXCESS MORTALITY IN ARGENTINA
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global mortality rates. In Argentina, during the years 2020 and 2021, the numbers of total deaths exceeded the average number of total deaths of previous years by 10% and 28%, respectively.
INDICATOR
Due to the abrupt and exceptional nature of the pandemic, the concept of "excess deaths" has gained relevance as a robust indicator both to measure the global impact of the pandemic and related interventions, and to evaluate a possible under-reporting of deaths attributed to the pandemic. COVID-19.
CONCEPT
Excess Mortality is defined as the number of deaths that occurred in a period of time that exceeds the limit of what is expected as “normal”, based on historical records. It represents a robust and useful measure for evaluating the impact of the pandemic.
OBSERVATORY
The Excess Mortality Observatory in Argentina is an interactive visualization that allows the construction of excess mortality indicators with temporal and regional disaggregation, as well as the comparison of indicators constructed with different methods.
DEVELOPMENT
This is a development by the CIIPS Political Epidemiology team, based on public information provided by the National Ministry of Health and the National Meteorological Service.
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“Keys to know the Excess Mortality during the COVID 19 pandemic in Argentina”
On October 25, the webinar "Keys to understanding excess mortality during the COVID 19 pandemic in Argentina" was held to exchange views and expand knowledge about excess mortality as a useful tool to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in decision-making. decisions.