Cardiovascular Clinic, D'Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Chieti, Italy
Giovanni Belcaro has extended his valuable service for many years and has been a recipient of many award and grants. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Article
COVID-19 Vaccination: Hopes and Facts to Cover Incompetence
Author(s): Umberto Cornelli*, Giovanni Belcaro and Martino Recchia
Background: Vaccination programmes against COVID-19 started in December 2020 in three countries (Israel, the
UK and the USA) and in the first two weeks of January in a further 137 countries. No vaccination campaigns had
yet been implemented in 36 countries on 30 March 2021.
Objective: The aim of this research is to compare the death rates in the two sets of countries. The correlation
between number of deaths due to the virus and LEEDELS data (Life Expectancy, Ecological, Demographic/Social
and Lifestyle variables) was calculated to determine which of these variables were connected with COVID-19 deaths.
Methods: The death and vaccination data were retrieved from the WHO coronavirus dashboard. The LEEDELS
data were taken from the Atlante Geografico Agostini 2020 and CIA World Facebook 2020-2021. The stati.. View more»