Mississippi's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 136 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 23.1% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.
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There were 41 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 17, making up seven% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.
There were 29 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.
There were 19 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.
There were 28 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.
There were 18 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.
There were 22 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Mississippi in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi.
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