Pelican State News

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana in the week ending Oct. 22, making up less than 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

172 people die in Louisiana from cancer in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 172 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 6.5% decrease from the previous week.

11 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Louisiana during week ending Nov. 5

There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Louisiana in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

16 people die from kidney disease in Louisiana during week ending Nov. 5

There were 16 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Louisiana in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

208 people die in Louisiana from heart disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 208 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 5.6% increase over the previous week.

CDC estimates 173 people age 85 and older in Louisiana died during week ending October 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 173 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 22.

Love-Vaughn recognized as University of Kentucky Torch Bearer

By Press releases submission | Nov 9, 2022

Louisiana Tech University Dean Devonia Love-Vaughn was honored during the University of Kentucky’s recent homecoming celebrations as one of the university’s 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence winners.

Theatre UNO Presents: ‘Is God Is’

By Press releases submission | Nov 8, 2022

Theatre UNO closes out the fall semester with the production “Is God Is” at the Robert E. Nims Theatre in the Performing Arts Center located on campus.

47 people die in Louisiana from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 47 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

36 people die in Louisiana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 36 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 24.1% increase over the previous week.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Louisiana during week ending Oct. 22

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Louisiana in the week ending Oct. 22, making up less than 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana.

Louisiana deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Oct. 22

Louisiana's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC predicts 181 people in 75-84 age group in Louisiana died during week ending October 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 181 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 22.

35 people die in Louisiana from diabetes mellitus in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 35 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 12.9% increase over the previous week.

35 people die in Louisiana from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 35 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 10.3% decrease from the previous week.

Week of October 22: 152 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Louisiana

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 152 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 22.

83 people die from diseases of the heart in Louisiana during week ending Oct. 22