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Pre-existing conditions found in 96 percent of COVID-19 fatalities in Northlake

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Of the 49 individuals from Northlake who have died from COVID-19, 96 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 March 27.

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%
20-29000%
30-39000%
40-4910100%
50-59220%
60-69770%
70-7912118%
80-8912120%
> 9015150%

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