Impact of Testing Barriers on COVID Deaths

Researchers estimated 150,000–160,000 unrecognized deaths in 2020–2021.
Alabama, Oklahoma, South Carolina had highest undercounting due to testing barriers.
Machine learning found one unmarked death for five recognized.
Experts emphasize accurate death tracking for pandemic response.

Pandemic Response | Public Health | Data Analysis

South Carolina | Alabama | Oklahoma

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia | Katherine Hempstead

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