Estimating the COVID-Related Deaths Attributable to President Trump's Early Pronouncements About Masks.
Int J Health Serv
; 51(1): 14-17, 2021 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-792235
ABSTRACT
The goal of this analysis is to estimate the proportion of COVID-19 deaths attributable to President Donald Trump's early pronouncements about voluntary mask use and his intention not to use masks. Data from available research were used to estimate parameters for the calculation of population attributable risk for COVID-19 deaths reported to date. Assuming Trump's pronouncement to have caused 25%, 50%, and 75% of the non-use of masks, estimates of Trump-attributable COVID-19 deaths to date would be, respectively, 4,244, 8,356, or 12,202. The effects of presidential pronouncements on health-related matters may have large public health consequences. Pronouncements of national leaders should be based on the best available science.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Politics
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COVID-19
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Masks
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Health Serv
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
0020731420960345
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