Gaza death toll 40 percent higher than recorded, Lancet study estimates
- A study published in the Lancet medical journal estimates that the death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas conflict is underreported by 41 percent.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported 37,877 deaths, while the study estimates the actual toll ranges from 55,298 to 78,525, with a best estimate of 64,260.
- The study highlights that 59.1 percent of the deceased were women, children, and elderly individuals, representing about 2.9 percent of Gaza's pre-war population.
- The Health Ministry's ability to maintain accurate records has declined due to military actions, with several hospitals at risk of closure due to ongoing attacks and blockades.
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