More or Less: Behind the Stats Vaccinating children, lockdowns, and ebikes
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Feb 23, 2022 Governments in the UK are offering COVID vaccinations to kids aged 5 to 11, raising questions about the health implications. A controversial study suggests lockdowns had little effect on mortality rates. Meanwhile, discussions around global population trends reveal challenges in forecasting fertility rates. Adding a light twist, the debate over e-bikes versus traditional bikes explores environmental footprints, while questioning if riding an e-bike is indeed greener. Expect a mix of serious data analysis and humorous insights throughout!
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Vaccinating Children 5-11
- The JCVI recommended vaccinating 5 to 11-year-olds against COVID-19.
- The decision prioritized future-proofing against new variants and parental choice, despite small direct health benefits for healthy children.
Lockdown Effectiveness
- A Johns Hopkins study suggests lockdowns only reduced COVID mortality by 0.2%.
- However, the study's methodology, particularly its exclusion of epidemiological models, has been criticized.
Population Growth
- Elon Musk believes UN population projections are inaccurate, predicting population collapse.
- Demographers argue that Musk's method is flawed and the world's population is still expected to grow.