Collateral Damage of the Pandemic

This chapter explores the profound short-term and long-term collateral damage caused by healthcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, including excess deaths not directly attributed to the virus. It emphasizes the complexity of interpreting healthcare data and the importance of context in understanding true mortality rates and societal impacts. The discussion highlights demographic patterns and potential biases in how data is presented, urging for a more accurate representation of COVID-19 statistics.