Missouri implemented at least six new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).
In 2021, Missouri had 77,123 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 17th highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.
There were 51 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 67 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 54 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 29 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 29 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 60 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 70 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 5.8% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 283 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 23.5% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
Missouri'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.