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Descriptive indicators of causes of death reported on death certificates.
| February–April | May–September | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of deaths analyzed | 4,863 | 799 | 5,662 |
| COVID-19 underlying cause of death (percentage of death certificates) | 88.7 | 76.6 | 87.2 |
| Non-COVID-19 underlying cause of death (percentage of death certificates) | 11.3 | 23.4 | 12.8 |
| Average number of comorbidities (± standard error) | 1.28 ± 0.03 | 1.52 ± 0.07 | 1.31 ± 0.03 |
| Certificates with comorbidities besides COVID19 (percentage) | 71.6 | 81.6 | 73.0 |
