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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 169 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 31.

32 people die in Mississippi from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 10

There were 32 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending July 10, a 13.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

44 people die in Mississippi from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 10

There were 44 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending July 10, a 22.2 percent increase over the previous week.

19 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Mississippi during week ending June 26

There were 19 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 26, making up three percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

20 people die in Mississippi from Alzheimer's disease in week ending July 10

There were 20 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending July 10, a 33.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

27 people die in Mississippi from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 10

There were 27 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending July 10, a 42.1 percent increase over the previous week.

CDC estimates 156 people in 45-64 age group in Mississippi died during week ending July 31

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 156 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 31.

159 people die from diseases of the heart in Mississippi during week ending June 26

There were 159 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 26, making up 24.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

Excess deaths during week ending Aug. 14 in Mississippi

Mississippi's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

'Mississippians lost their voice' – CAM founder urges lawmakers to sign medical marijuana petition

By Mary Lou Lang | Aug 30, 2021

A citizens group founder and former mayor told Magnolia State News that he believes legislators are afraid to sign a petition to support medical marijuana use.

CDC predicts 64 people in 25-44 age group in Mississippi died during week ending July 31

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 64 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 31.

132 people die from cancer in Mississippi during week ending June 26

There were 132 deaths from cancer reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 26, making up 20.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

17 people die in Mississippi from kidney disease in week ending July 10

There were 17 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending July 10, a 30.8 percent increase over the previous week.

12 people die in Mississippi from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 10

There were 12 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending July 10, an increase over the previous week.

27 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Mississippi during week ending June 26

There were 27 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 26, making up 4.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

31 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Mississippi during week ending June 26

There were 31 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Mississippi in the week ending June 26, making up 4.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

Less than 10 people die in Mississippi with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 3

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending July 3, a decrease from the previous week.

Week of July 31: 161 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Mississippi