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Re:Researchers propose that humidity from masks may lessen s... by maxerickson on Sunday February 14, 2021 @12:51PM (#26134407)
A bit more than 20% of the people in France are over 65.

For Brazil, it's a bit more than 9%.

We know very well that age is a significant factor.

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Re:Researchers propose that humidity from masks may lessen s... by doliveira on Sunday February 14, 2021 @01:08PM (#26134557)
I've seen some estimates that with the same age distribution as Brazil France would have had half the number of deaths: https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/brasil-55847831 (Portuguese link)
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