The Week in Numbers (to Aug 2nd)

So much for experience.

2006,  2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2020 and  2023

The 2023 publication was Tom's seventh iteration of the Cochrane review on physical intervention to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses.

However, all it took was one opinion piece by the NYT to significantly influence the mask evidence. Writing in Unheard, Paul Thacker reports on the Leaked emails that reveal how scientists (e.g., Tom) were smeared. 

Experience and expertise count for little these days in the era of social media and opinion.

22.3%, 23.8% and 21.8%

The ONS reports that in 2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively, 22.3%, 23.8%, and 21.8% of total deaths (all ages) in England and Wales were considered avoidable.

If correct, these percentages are staggering: In 2021, there were 139,495 avoidable deaths, and in 2022, there were 125,612.

Now, suppose anyone in government with any experience is listening. In that case, neoplasms remain the leading cause of avoidable mortality - it’s about time we prioritise those health inte…