Magnolia State News

Mississippi's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 26, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

18 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Mississippi during week ending Feb. 26

There were 18 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Mississippi in the week ending Feb. 26, making up 6.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

CDC predicts 13 people in 25-44 age group in Mississippi died during week ending February 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 13 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending February 26.

Week of February 19: 163 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Mississippi

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 163 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 19.

118 people die in Mississippi with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Feb. 19

There were 118 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Feb. 19, a 30.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

12 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Mississippi during week ending Feb. 26

There were 12 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Mississippi in the week ending Feb. 26, making up 4.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

137 people die in Mississippi with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Feb. 19

There were 137 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Feb. 19, a 32.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

VA provides 10.1% fewer home purchase loans in Mississippi in 1st quarter

There were 1,132 VA home purchases in Mississippi in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $298.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Mississippi during week ending Feb. 26

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Mississippi in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 3.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

14 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Mississippi during week ending Feb. 26

There were 14 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Mississippi in the week ending Feb. 26, making up 4.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

Week ending February 19 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Mississippi

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 212 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 19.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Mississippi increases from Q4 FY2021 to Q1 FY2022

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Mississippi during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $209,703, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

189 people in 65-74 age group in Mississippi are estimated to have died during week ending February 19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 189 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 19.

117 people die in Mississippi from heart disease in week ending Feb. 19

There were 117 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Mississippi during the week ending Feb. 19, a 23 percent decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Mississippi during week ending Feb. 26

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Mississippi in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 3.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Mississippi during week ending Feb. 26