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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 252 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 20.

136 people die in Louisiana from cancer in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

There were 136 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 23.2% decrease from the previous week.

17 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Louisiana during week ending Aug. 20

There were 17 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Louisiana in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

End of life: Louisiana deaths during week ending Aug. 20 did not exceed death expectancy

Louisiana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

48 people die in Louisiana from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

There were 48 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 20% increase over the previous week.

Green Wave, Riptide and more: Tulane mascots from the 1890s to today

By Press releases submission | Sep 6, 2022

Green Wave, Riptide and more: Tulane mascots from the 1890s to today

Louisiana: 173 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending August 20

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 173 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 20.

33 people die in Louisiana from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

There were 33 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 10.8% decrease from the previous week.

93 people die from diseases of the heart in Louisiana during week ending Aug. 20

There were 93 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Louisiana in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 23.8% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

33 people die in Louisiana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

There were 33 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 5.7% decrease from the previous week.

World Famed Tiger Marching Band debuts 2022 season at Pepsi Battle of the Bands event

By Press releases submission | Sep 5, 2022

World Famed Tiger Marching Band debuts 2022 season at Pepsi Battle of the Bands event

How many 45-64-year-olds died in Louisiana during week ending August 20?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 131 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 20.

Louisiana: 17 Hispanic lives lost in week ending September 3

There were 17 Hispanic people who died in Louisiana in the week ending September 3, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

81 people die from cancer in Louisiana during week ending Aug. 20

There were 81 deaths from cancer reported in Louisiana in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 20.7% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

35 people die in Louisiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

There were 35 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 66.7% increase over the previous week.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Louisiana during week Aug. 20

Louisiana's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

11 people die in Louisiana from kidney disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022