A groundbreaking investigation by Stanford University has revealed that COVID-19 vaccination efforts worldwide prevented approximately 2.533 million deaths and preserved 14.8 million years of life between 2020 and 2024.
The global COVID-19 vaccination campaign, launched in response to the rapid spread of the deadly virus, faced significant public debate and misinformation.
Despite widespread uncertainty and evolving updates about risks and preventive measures, the vaccines played a critical role in reducing the pandemic’s toll.
7 Million People Died form COVID-19
According to Medical Xpress, an estimated 7 million people worldwide died directly from COVID-19. However, the impact of vaccination in curbing further loss has now been quantified, providing crucial insight for future public health planning.
Importance of Quantifying Vaccine Impact
The Stanford research emphasizes that understanding the human cost averted by vaccines is not only essential for public awareness but also serves as a foundation for improving health policy and preparedness in the face of future pandemics.
As the world reflects on the devastating effects of COVID-19, the findings offer a powerful reminder of the life-saving power of vaccines in global health crises.
Who Benefited Most from COVID-19 Vaccination?
People at 60 years old and above accounted for 89.6% of the lives saved, while children and adolescents contributed to only 0.01% of the total.
The benefits in terms of years of life saved followed a similar age pattern, with individuals over 60 making up 76% of the total years saved.
In contrast, those under 30 years old contributed less than 0.5%.
Long-term care facility residents, who represented 11.8% of the avoided deaths, only added 2% to the total years of life saved.
The authors concluded that COVID-19 vaccination provided a clear benefit in reducing mortality rates between 2020 and 2024, especially among the elderly, describing their estimates as conservative.
Source: 24.ae
