PETALING JAYA: Nearly a third of Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia have been among those aged 50 to 64, significantly younger than the global average. CLICK TO ENLARGEConversely, the global average among the 50-64 age group was 17.6% of total deaths. The high number of global deaths in the 80s age group is despite there being more confirmed and probable cases among those aged 20 to 59. “High income countries have a bigger percentage of old people, while Malaysia does not have that many. Dr Kamarul said this could also partly explain why Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia have skewed towards males, who make up 64% of deaths based on The Star’s analysis.

Source: The Star May 14, 2021 21:35 UTC