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Study reveals direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on mortality and healthcare in South Korea, highlighting critical care demands.
These findings suggest that COVID-19 affected population health through both direct viral infection and indirect effects on healthcare systems and utilization patterns. The study highlights the importance of maintaining critical care capacity for all patient groups during public health emergencies and the need for strategies to balance resource allocation.
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