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Pre-existing conditions found in 98 percent of COVID-19 fatalities in Melrose Park

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Of the 52 individuals from Melrose Park who have died from the COVID-19, 98 percent had at least one other condition contributed to the patient's death, according to Cook County Government records.

A report from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention found influenza, respiratory failure and high blood pressure were the most common pre-existing condition found in COVID-19 fatalities.

Figures are accurate as of Feb. 25.

Causes of death in patients who have died from COVID-19
Age groupCOVID-19 deathsCOVID-19 deaths with other causes% of total COVID-19 deaths with no other causes
< 10000%
10-19000%
20-29110%
30-39220%
40-49220%
50-59770%
60-69770%
70-7920200%
80-8910910%
> 90330%

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