Episode 1290 • • 15:13 - 17:10
1290: Hairy Legs
CNBC Squawk Box, Excess Death Rates, Deaths of Despair
A CNBC segment analyzes excess death rates, particularly a 26.5% spike among 25-44 year olds. While two-thirds of excess deaths are attributed to COVID-19, the remaining third is linked to "deaths of despair," including drug overdoses and suicides triggered by lockdown measures. The discussion emphasizes that the indirect impacts of the pandemic response are a significant factor in rising mortality.