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

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Of the 61 individuals from Homewood who have died from 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 March 26.

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%
60-6913130%
70-7921210%
80-8918180%
> 90660%

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