Objective:

To identify which cause of death is not classified as a 'death of despair'.

Approach:

• Question: Which of the following is not a 'death of despair': A. Alcohol overdose B. Heroin overdose C. SARS-CoV-2 infection-related pneumonia D. Suicide by shooting?

Key Findings:

• The correct answer is C. SARS-CoV-2 infection-related pneumonia.
• 'Death of despair' includes deaths from drug or alcohol overdose and suicide.

Interpretation:

'Death of despair' is defined by Anne Case and Angus Deaton as deaths resulting from substance abuse or suicide.

Conclusion:

SARS-CoV-2 infection-related pneumonia is not categorized as a 'death of despair'.

Sources:

• Case and Deaton Study