Excess Mortality in Brazil: Detailed Description of Trends in Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study aims to contribute to measuring the impact of COVID-19 on mortality from natural causes, by analyzing excess deaths in Brazil’s regions, states and state capitals, according to sex and age group, based on simple, systematic and updated indicators, so that general mortality can be monitored, allowing the identification of inequalities in death toll across geographic and demographic groups.