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Covid-19 deaths: How senior citizens are at the highest risk in India

Jun 03, 2020, 11:16AM ISTSource: TOI.in

An analysis shared by the Centre reveals 50% of Covid deaths comprise 10% of India’s population above 60 years. The elderly, who constitute 10% of India’s population, accounted for over 50% of the country’s Covid-19 deaths. Besides, 73% of Covid-19 deaths were among those with co-morbidities. People aged 60 to 74 years — comprising 8% of the total population — accounted for 38% of Covid-19 deaths.

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