The ABS issued provisional mortality statistics for January to May 2022 today.
It says:"...For all deaths:
(Disclosure: I hold PFP, but not IVC).
- In 2022, there were 75,593 deaths that occurred by 31 May and were registered by 31 July. This is 10,757 deaths (16.6%) more than the baseline average.
- In May there were 16,124 deaths, 1,922 (13.5%) above the historical average.
- 14,346 of the deaths occurring in May 2022 were doctor certified and 1,778 were coroner referred.
- The age-standardised death rate (SDR) for May 2022 was 45.9 deaths per 100,000 people. This was higher than the baseline average (44.2)..."
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