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News from November 2022

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49 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

By First State Times | Nov 10, 2022

There were 49 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Delaware during week ending Oct. 29

By First State Times | Nov 10, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 29, making up less than 7.9% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Delaware during week ending Nov. 5

By First State Times | Nov 10, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 5, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

DHSS Seeks Personal Stories from Delaware Families for Project Featuring Loved Ones Lost to Overdoses

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022

The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, in collaboration with the Lt. Governor’s Office and the Delaware Art Museum, is seeking personal stories and photos from Delaware families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses.

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Urban Forestry Grants up to $5,000 Available

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is now accepting applications for up to $5,000 in matching grants for tree planting and management projects on public land and community open space.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Delaware during week ending Nov. 5

By First State Times | Nov 9, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 5, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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44 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

By First State Times | Nov 9, 2022

There were 44 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 13.7% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Delaware during week ending Nov. 5

By First State Times | Nov 9, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 5, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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

By First State Times | Nov 9, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 22, making up less than 8.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Former Foster Youth Get Help to Further Education

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

Aspire529 provides money and financial training

Governor’s Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Honors Statewide Winners of Video PSA Scholarship Contest

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

The Delaware Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board has honored the winners of its 2021-2022 Organ Donor Awareness Video PSA Scholarship Contest. T

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27 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Oct. 22

By First State Times | Nov 8, 2022

There were 27 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 22.7% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Delaware during week ending October 22?

By First State Times | Nov 8, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 77 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 22.

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

By First State Times | Nov 8, 2022

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

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Making the Invisible, Visible” by Maia Palmer

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2022

On View From November 4-25, 2022

DNREC to Pilot Changes to Delaware Surf Fishing Permit Program for 2023

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2022

The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation worked with stakeholders in 2022 to find best practices to allow more anglers to drive-on surf fish at Delaware State Parks beaches while protecting the natural resource. Recommended changes to the program will be piloted in 2023.

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12 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

By First State Times | Nov 8, 2022

There were 12 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 25% decrease from the previous week.

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62 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending October 22

By First State Times | Nov 7, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 62 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 22.

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24 people die from cancer in Delaware during week ending Oct. 22

By First State Times | Nov 7, 2022

There were 24 deaths from cancer reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 20.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die in Delaware from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

By First State Times | Nov 7, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.