Why COVID-19 Disproportionately Affects the Elderly

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By Dr. Mercola

While the mortality rate for COVID-191 varies around the world (in large part due to variations in testing), one trend is clear: The infection disproportionately affects the elderly, with those over the age of 75 making up the bulk of the deaths.

COVID-19 Outcomes Tied to Age

Looking at provisional data2 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you can see a clear and dramatic increase in deaths for each older age group.

For young people, especially children, the risk of death is negligible. (Even so, more elderly die from …read more

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