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Spatial Variation in Excess Mortality Across Europe: A Cross-Sectional Study of 561 Regions in 21 Countries
- Source :
- Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Vol 14, Iss 2, Pp 470-479 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Springer, 2024.
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Abstract
- Abstract Objective To measure the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 at the subnational level by estimating excess mortality, defined as the increase in all-cause mortality relative to an expected baseline mortality level. Methods Statistical and demographic analyses of regional all-cause mortality data provided by the vital statistics systems of 21 European countries for 561 regions in Central and Western Europe. Life expectancy losses at ages 0 and 60 for males and females were estimated. Results We found evidence of a loss in life expectancy in 391 regions, whilst only three regions exhibit notable gains in life expectancy in 2020. For 12 regions, losses of life expectancy amounted to more than 2 years and three regions showed losses greater than 3 years. We highlight geographical clusters of high mortality in Northern Italy, Spain and Poland, whilst clusters of low mortality were found in Western France, Germany/Denmark and Norway/Sweden. Conclusions Regional differences of loss of life expectancy are impressive, ranging from a loss of more than 4 years to a gain of 8 months. These findings provide a strong rationale for regional analysis, as national estimates hide significant regional disparities.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22106014
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.3196b3437c804639a368fa797d8f43f3
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00200-0