: Some reports, such as those from the Associated Press, have identified individuals featured in the book whose deaths were attributed to non-vaccine causes (e.g., undiagnosed pre-existing conditions) despite being used as examples of "sudden death".
: The book highlights a trend of sudden deaths among seemingly fit individuals, such as young athletes and healthy teenagers, who historically have the lowest mortality rates. Cause Unknown - Ed Dowd
: He contends that a 10% increase in excess deaths is typically a once-in-200-year event; thus, a 40% jump represents an "earth-shaking" anomaly. : Some reports, such as those from the