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September 10, 2025Epidemiologia e Serviços de SaúdeOpen Access

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on excess deaths: descriptive study, Pernambuco, 2020-2022

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HCHélder Limeira CamposGFGabriel Jesus Alves FernandesDSDaphne Galvão de Sousa

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Descriptive study estimates excess deaths in Pernambuco, showing notable regional variations in mortality.

Key Points

  • The study estimated excess deaths due to COVID-19 in Pernambuco, indicating significant mortality variations.
  • The observed-to-expected deaths ratio revealed substantial disparities, with 2021 showing the highest proportional excess mortality of 35.4%.
  • Linear regression models were employed to gather historical data from 2015 to 2019, enabling the analysis of excess deaths.
  • The findings emphasize the need for targeted public health strategies in response to the inland spread of COVID-19-related deaths.

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Campos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1885e9b7b07f3a06127c1https://doi.org/10.1590/s2237-96222025v34e20240286.en
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