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There were 12 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 5.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Delaware during week ending Oct. 29

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 29, making up less than 7.9% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Delaware during week ending Nov. 5

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 5, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

12 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Delaware during week ending Oct. 29

There were 12 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 9.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Delaware during week ending Nov. 5

There were 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Delaware during week ending Oct. 29

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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