Chapter
The Global Infection Fatality Rate Explained
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The infection fatality rate varies greatly depending on the location in which a person is infected with the coronavirus; in poorer places, such as Africa, it is much lower whereas in richer places, like New York City, it is much higher. This complicates the process of determining a global infection fatality rate.
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Seroprevalence studies have shown that the COVID-19 infection fatality rate is not a uniform percentage across regions.
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COVID-19
Summary
Seroprevalence studies have shown that the COVID-19 infection fatality rate is not a uniform percentage across regions. Poor places like Africa have a very low rate, while richer areas like New York City have a higher rate.