Study sees link between outbreak, population age

Research by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has found a connection between the age of a population and its susceptibility to COVID-19.

The study simulated outbreaks in 146 capital cities, and data published in the journal Nature Medicine found a link between median age and the number of cases.

"The age structure of a population can have a significant impact," said Nicholas Davies, a member of the research team. "Countries with more young people may experience a lower burden of COVID-19."