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How many people who died of COVID-19 by March 27 in Oak Lawn had pre-existing conditions?

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Of the 240 individuals from Oak Lawn who have died from 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 March 27.

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%
70-7956560%
80-8969690%
> 9045434%

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