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Covid-19: These Are 10 Most Underlying Health Issues Related To Deaths In NY

Since the onset of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, health officials have cautioned that the elderly, those with compromised immune systems, or underlying conditions are more at risk.

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had led to the death of thousands with underlying illnesses.

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had led to the death of thousands with underlying illnesses.

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As of Wednesday morning, April 15, these underlying health issues led to the following number of fatalities in New York, according to the state health department:

  • Hypertension: 6,142;
  • Diabetes: 4,061;
  • Hyperlipidemia: 2,146;
  • Coronary Artery Disease: 1,329;
  • Dementia: 1,164;
  • Renal Disease: 1,161;
  • COPD: 885;
  • Atrial Fibrillation: 870;
  • Cancer: 805;
  • Congestive Heart Failure: 717.

COVID-19 Total Cases, Deaths Per County In NY/NJ/CT: NYC Death Toll Tops 10K In Revised Count

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