Age Is a Leading Factor in 2022 Covid Deaths

In the first seven months of 2022, the proportion of covid victims who were 75 and older grew compared with the first two years of the pandemic. Conversely, the share of deaths involving younger residents fell, particularly for middle-aged people.

Note: Data for 2022 is through July.
Source: California Department of Public Health
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Credit: Phillip Reese for KHN
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