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No, Italy's real issue is they're have the oldest population in Europe and the highest per/capita smokers in Europe. Since Covid-19 hits that demographic harde

No, Italy's real issue is they're have the oldest population in Europe and the highest per/capita smokers in Europe. Since Covid-19 hits that demographic hardest (elderly with respiratory issues), they have the highest mortality rate. The average age of those dying from this in Italy is 80.

dplgk 7y ago
And a lot families living with parents, grandparents et Al.
taylodl 7y ago
Don't forget the under 55 group are still consuming precious ICU resources. No, they don't typically die, but yes they're tying up needed resources and as such are contributing to the overall number of deaths.