Does mask usage correlate with excess mortality? Findings from 24 European countries
No correlation was observed between mask usage rates and COVID-19 morbidity. However, significant associations were identified between mask usage rates, COVID-19 mortality, and excess deaths. Various hypotheses have been proposed to explain these associations, with thorough consideration given to potential confounders, such as socioeconomic factors and the severity of COVID-19 waves.
Authors
- Beny Spira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5394-9074)
- Daniel Tausk
Institutions
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22172-x
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.07