Going back to India -- this BBC article details some of the points that I was trying to make earlier. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52435463
In particular:
"Since most deaths occur at home - and will be for the foreseeable future - in India, other systems are needed," Dr Jha told me.
Around 80% of deaths in India still happen at home, including deaths from infections like malaria and pneumonia. Maternal deaths, and deaths from sudden coronary attacks and accidents are more often reported from hospitals. "A lot of people get some medical attention over time, return and die at home in India," says Dr Jha.
Clearly, counting hospital deaths alone is not going to be sufficient enough to get an accurate number of Covid-19 fatalities"
Jenny Genser White
In particular:
"Since most deaths occur at home - and will be for the foreseeable future - in India, other systems are needed," Dr Jha told me.
Around 80% of deaths in India still happen at home, including deaths from infections like malaria and pneumonia. Maternal deaths, and deaths from sudden coronary attacks and accidents are more often reported from hospitals. "A lot of people get some medical attention over time, return and die at home in India," says Dr Jha.
Clearly, counting hospital deaths alone is not going to be sufficient enough to get an accurate number of Covid-19 fatalities"
Jenny Genser White
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