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More or Less: Behind the Stats
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Analyzing Excess Deaths During the COVID Pandemic in the UK
Exploring the changes in calculating excess deaths by the Office for National Statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Sir David Spiegelholzer sheds light on the limitations of previous methods and the necessity for accurate baseline data to capture demographic shifts. The chapter emphasizes the importance of using excess deaths as a metric during crises like pandemics and healthcare system strain.
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