There were 96 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up eight% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 65 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 5.4% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 50 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 36 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 50 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
There were 27 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - Nationally, We Are Experiencing Higher Than Usual Levels of RSV, Influenza, Rhinovirus and Enterovirus, Especially Among Children.
Missouri's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 49 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri.