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How many people who died of COVID-19 by Jan. 28 in Oak Lawn had pre-existing conditions?

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Of the 237 individuals from Oak Lawn who have died from the COVID-19, 98 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 Jan. 28.

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%
10-19110%
20-29000%
30-39330%
40-49440%
50-5913130%
60-6949474%
70-7955550%
80-8968680%
> 9044425%

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