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Markham sees 97 percent of COVID-19 fatalities with pre-existing conditions

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Of the 33 individuals from Markham who have died from COVID-19, 97 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%
20-29000%
30-39110%
40-493233%
50-59550%
60-69550%
70-79660%
80-8912120%
> 90110%

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