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Table 3 Multiple linear regression analysis of governance variables, adjusted by demographic, environmental, ethnic, economic and health covariates on the daily estimated cumulative excess deaths per 100 thousand inhabitants, in 2022 (n = 131)

From: National governance and excess mortality due to COVID-19 in 213 countries: a retrospective analysis and perspectives on future pandemics

Variables

Parameter Estimate

Standard Error

T-statistics

p-value

95% CI Limits

Intercept

-109,96

36,73

-3,08

0.0026

-180,68; -39,24

Population aged 65 and older (% of total population)

35,26

3,29

10,72

< 0.0001

28,74; 41,77

Estimated population (%) at < 500 m elevation (Altitude)

-1,02

0,33

-3,12

0.0022

-1,66; -0,37

BMI (rate)

6,65

1,05

6,34

< 0.0001

4,58; 8,73

Total Prevalence of Cancer

-0,09

0,02

-5,12

< 0.0001

-0,13; -0,06

7Prin1

-39,81

7,09

-5,62

< 0.0001

-53,83; -25,78

8Prin2

34,57

17,22

2,01

0.0469

0,48; 68,66

9Prin3

9,15

19,53

0,47

0.6404

-29,52; 47,82

  1. 7Control of Corruption, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality and Rule of Law
  2. 8Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism
  3. 9Voice and Accountability