An independent study by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) suggests the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza underreported the death toll due to violence by approximately 41%.
  • solo@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Lancet’s total mortality estimates from July 2024, are so much higher.

    Counting the dead in Gaza: difficult but essential

    By June 19, 2024, 37 396 people had been killed in the Gaza Strip

    it is not implausible to estimate that up to 186 000 or even more deaths could be attributable to the current conflict in Gaza.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
      2·
      1 day ago

      Unfortunately, it will likely only ever be an estimate. People buried under rubble deep enough will stay buried.