The Conundrum of Low COVID-19 Mortality Burden in sub-Saharan Africa: Myth or Reality?
The Conundrum of Low COVID-19 Mortality Burden in sub-Saharan Africa: Myth or Reality?
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DOI：
10.9745/ghsp-d-21-00172
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发表时间：
2021-09-30
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Silverman M
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Adams J;MacKenzie MJ;Amegah AK;Ezeh A;Gadanya MA;Omigbodun A;Sarki AM;Thistle P;Ziraba AK;Stranges S;Silverman M
与世界其他地区相比，撒哈拉以南非洲的人口年龄结构是COVID-19发病率和死亡率较低的重要原因。有证据表明，撒哈拉以南非洲的人口年龄结构是COVID-19发病率和死亡率低于世界其他地区的主要因素。广泛的社会缓解战略，如封锁，在粮食安全、少女怀孕、基于性别的暴力和其他疾病治疗中断等方面造成了严重的经济和社会后果。必须权衡未来海浪的社会缓解战略的风险和收益。
The demographic age structure of sub-Saharan Africa contributes significantly to the low morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 compared to other regions in the world. Evidence suggests the demographic age structure of sub-Saharan Africa is the leading factor of the low morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 compared to other regions of the world. Widespread social mitigation strategies, such as lockdowns, have resulted in severe economic and societal consequences in terms of food security, adolescent pregnancy, gender-based violence, and disruptions in treating other diseases. It is imperative to weigh the risks and benefits of social mitigation strategies for future waves.