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> I've see death certificates posted online with "viral pneumonia" Would that not be a proper reason for a corona virus caused death? Or does it have to be spe
by Double_a_92 7y ago
> I've see death certificates posted online with "viral pneumonia"
Would that not be a proper reason for a corona virus caused death? Or does it have to be specific if the exact cause is known?
- mirimir 7y agoI'd expect that death certificates would specify the specific cause, if it's known. But I don't know if that's true. Either way, it makes the data far less useful.
- _-___________-_ 7y agoHow is "viral pneumonia" not the specific cause of death?
- mirimir 7y agoDoesn't say which virus. If they don't know, fine. Albeit sloppy, given the context. If they do know, and don't say, it's deceptive.
- _-___________-_ 7y agoI'm not sure that it's deceptive; generally the "cause of death" is just one part of a larger report that can give further detail.
- Jamwinner 7y agoThats like saying the person died form lack of blood after being shot. Its technically correct, but actually useless.
- _-___________-_ 7y agoMedically it seems much more specific though. You could die from numerous things after a gunshot wound, so naming the specific cause of death is more accurate.