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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 204 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 15.

41 people die in Louisiana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending November 20

There were 41 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending November 20, a 6.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Week ending November 27: 22 deaths among Hispanic people in Louisiana

There were 22 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending November 27, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

36 people die in Louisiana from Alzheimer's disease in week ending November 20

There were 36 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending November 20, a 5.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

167 people in 65-74 age group in Louisiana are estimated to have died during week ending January 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 167 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 15.

20 people die in Louisiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending November 20

There were 20 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending November 20, a 39.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC reports 19 deaths among Louisiana Hispanics in week ending November 20

There were 19 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending November 20, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Louisiana during week ending Dec. 4

Louisiana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

23 people die in Louisiana from kidney disease in week ending November 20

There were 23 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending November 20, a 27.8 percent increase over the previous week.

CDC estimates 123 people in 45-64 age group in Louisiana died during week ending January 15

By Pelican State News | Dec 26, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 123 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 15.

CDC predicts 23 people in 25-44 age group in Louisiana died during week ending January 15

By Pelican State News | Dec 25, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending January 15.

33 people die in Louisiana with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending November 6

By Pelican State News | Dec 25, 2021

There were 33 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending November 6, a 32.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

VA provides 3,282 home loans in Louisiana totaling $822.6 million in Q4

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 3,282 home loans totaling $822.6 million in Louisiana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2021, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Louisiana ranked 40th in average VA home loan amount in Q4

With $250,636 in loans issued, Louisiana ranked 40th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Q4: VA home loan in Louisiana averages $250,636

The average VA loan amount in Louisiana during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2021 was $250,636, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Louisiana ranks 30th in total VA home loans during Q4