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Why COVID-19 Disproportionately Affects the Elderly

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • While the mortality rate for COVID-19 varies around the world, one trend is clear: The infection disproportionately affects the elderly, with those over the age of 75 making up the bulk of the deaths

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