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The problem with this generalization is that the vaxxed/unvaxxed populations are ultimately very different. Vaxxed group is older, unvaxxed are younger. i.e.
by jollybean 5y ago
The problem with this generalization is that the vaxxed/unvaxxed populations are ultimately very different.
Vaxxed group is older, unvaxxed are younger.
i.e. groups are not randomly distributed.
They are going to have different risk factors and die of different things.
This showed up in British Columbia's health data that showed infections and hospitalizations way, way down for the vaxxed relative to unvaxxed, but the ratio between the two for actual deaths was not as extreme, because vaccinated population skewed older, more vulnerable, more likely to die even when fully vaxxed.
Should note that age-standardized mortality rates are included in the study.