The condition that could cause 'excess' deaths in Australia for years to come

Summary

Australia could see ongoing excess deaths due to COVID-19 for years to come
8,400 more people died in 2023 than expected pre-pandemic
Higher mortality levels likely to persist even with management of vaccination rates
Difficult to attribute post-COVID effects specifically, as other factors like reduced healthcare during pandemic also play a role

The condition that could cause ‘excess’ deaths in Australia for years to come