Tag: Non-Covid

The data from the first wave in spring 2020 show a considerable number of deaths not linked to Covid – a sign that the pandemic response was killing people, says Nick Rendell.

Focusing on 'core' mortality from non-respiratory causes removes most of the variation from year to year and reveals a truly alarming trend beginning around the time the vaccines were rolled out in 2021.

Lockdowns were responsible for thousands of alcohol deaths, new ONS data show, as the rate rises 27% on pre-pandemic levels.

Deaths continue to run at extraordinary levels – 26% above pre-pandemic levels this week. Some have argued that the timing rules out the vaccines being involved, but broader evidence indicates otherwise.

As 2022 ends, the BBC raises concern about the number of deaths and suggests what's behind them. However, ascertainment of causation requires serious work, not headline bait, write Carl Heneghan and Tom Jefferson.

In the last year, there has been an excess of 21,841 cardiovascular deaths. The data suggest it isn’t caused by a fall in drug treatment. The Government should do better to get to the bottom of what is really driving it.

Non-respiratory mortality varies little from year to year, changing by just 1.3% in the six years from 2015-2020. However, 2021 has registered a 3.7% increase and 2022 is projected to show a catastrophic 10% increase.

Sudden, unexpected deaths in Germany more than doubled after the Covid vaccine rollout began in 2021, newly released insurance data for 72 million people show.

The “incredibly high” excess death rate in 2022 should be urgently investigated by the Government, Australia’s top actuarial body has said. Heart problems top the causes, alongside thousands from 'unknown' causes.

There have been 21,238 excess non-Covid deaths registered in England and Wales in the 25 weeks since April 23rd, according to the latest official ONS data. This is 9% higher than average.