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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Berwyn sees 95 percent of COVID-19 fatalities with pre-existing conditions

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Of the 123 individuals from Berwyn who have died from COVID-19, 95 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 29.

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%
30-392150%
40-4914137%
50-59181611%
60-6931310%
70-7926248%
80-8921210%
> 9010100%

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