CDC: Only 6% of COVID deaths currently recorded have COVID-19 as the leading cause of death
Flu/Pneumonia was listed as a co-morbidity on 153,620 deaths
Hypertension listed on 69,492 deaths
Diabetes on 54,928 deaths
& Alzheimers on 52,091 deaths
cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/m…
Flu/Pneumonia was listed as a co-morbidity on 153,620 deaths
Hypertension listed on 69,492 deaths
Diabetes on 54,928 deaths
& Alzheimers on 52,091 deaths
cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/m…
They also state that 6% is probably an overestimation as many of these deaths probably had underlying causes as well, but the healthcare providers were unaware
While COVID was listed as the underlying cause of death in all of these cases - It's important that we are regularly reminded of who is most vulnerable from this virus as we weigh options during the re-opening of the economy
81% of deaths were in the 65+ age category
81% of deaths were in the 65+ age category
Point. Stay healthy people. Be wise. Keep good hygiene. If you're young, don't live in fear but always respect the space of the elderly & unhealthy people
If you're old and/or have health issues like this, take pre-caution and do what you need to in order to not get infected
If you're old and/or have health issues like this, take pre-caution and do what you need to in order to not get infected
CLARIFICATION: I used the word "Leading" = the only cause listed on 6% per the chart
Using the phrase "Only" would have been better diction
Using the phrase "Only" would have been better diction
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