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. 2020 Sep 1;180(9):1250-1252.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.2543.

Comparison of Reported Deaths From COVID-19 and Increase in Total Mortality in Italy

Manfredi Rizzo  1   2 , Luca Foresti  3 , Nicola Montano  4   5
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Comparison of Reported Deaths From COVID-19 and Increase in Total Mortality in Italy

Manfredi Rizzo et al. JAMA Intern Med. .

Abstract

This analysis compares reported deaths from COVID-19, February 23 to April 4, 2020, and total mortality in Italy from January 12 through April 4 in the years 2015 through 2020.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Rizzo is currently CMR Director, Novo Nordisk Europe East LM; Luca Foresti, BPhys, is currently CEO, Medical Center Santagostino. However, This article has been written independently and no financial or professional help was received for its preparation. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Overall Number of Deaths Reported in Italy During the January 12-April 4 Period, 2015 Through 2020
Deaths were counted among 1689 municipalities, and reported deaths from COVID-19 during the same period.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Cumulative Number of Deaths Reported in Italy During the February 23-April 4 Period, 2015 Through 2020
Deaths were counted among 1689 municipalities, and reported deaths from COVID-19 during the same period.
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Comment in

  • doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.11761

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