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How many people who died of COVID-19 by Jan. 29 in Chicago had pre-existing conditions?

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Of the 5,679 individuals from Chicago who have died from the COVID-19, 97 percent had at least one other condition contributed to the patient's death, according to Cook County Government records.

A report from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention found influenza, respiratory failure and high blood pressure were the most common pre-existing condition found in COVID-19 fatalities.

Figures are accurate as of Jan. 29.

Causes of death in patients who have died from COVID-19
Age groupCOVID-19 deathsCOVID-19 deaths with other causes% of total COVID-19 deaths with no other causes
< 10110%
10-19880%
20-2938365%
30-391361258%
40-493283028%
50-596656315%
60-69126112223%
70-79146214382%
80-89120111812%
> 905795692%

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