Takeaway: Data updated on April 6 through MMWR week 12 shows increased mortality in key areas

Chart of the Day | All Cause Mortality Updated + Chartbook - 2022.04.12 Mortality Chartbook

The mortality picture is no clearer after the April 6 update. Excess deaths persist despite available vaccinations, therapeutics and medical experience. The catch-all "signs, symptoms and abnormal clinical laboratory findings" have been revised downward as these deaths are reclassified. Death in younger cohorts also remains elevated with only the 85 and over group behaving close to baseline.

Complete chartbook is here.

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Emily Evans
Managing Director – Health Policy


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