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excess mortality

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excess mortality
[ikses′]
Etymology: L, excedere, to go out, mortalis, mortal
a premature death, or one that occurs before the average life expectancy for a person of a particular demographic category.


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He says the plan aims to prevent excess mortality, keep the negative social impact from the disease to a minimum and make health systems stronger so countries can protect themselves from the current and future pandemics.
As a result of their unique features, influenza A viruses regularly cause seasonal epidemics in humans that take a heavy toll in morbidity and excess mortality, especially when pneumonia is a complication.
Our work demonstrates that even in countries where the antiviral stockpile is not sufficient to treat 25% of the population--the minimum level suggested by the World Health Organization--it is possible to reduce morbidity and excess mortality by prioritizing the use of antivirals by age," researchers said.
 
 
 
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