Nearly 75,000 people could die as a result of lockdown due to causes not related to Covid-19, research suggested. Figures presented to the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) revealed that 16,000 people died as a result of chaos in hospitals and care homes in March and April.
According to the research, 26,000 more people could die if they do not seek urgent medical support when they are not feeling well and if problems in social care continue.
The document also said 31,900 people could die over the next five years due to missed cancer diagnoses, cancelled operations and the health impacts of a recession, the Daily Mail reports.
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