The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is using the findings from a report based on caregiver focus groups held late last year across the state to enhance its current supports and develop a new approach to caregiver services.
Delaware's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 5, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 45 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 21.5% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.
There were 45 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 8.2% decrease from the previous week.
There were 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.
There were 11 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test score results were released demonstrating an overall decline in student achievement in the areas of math and reading nationwide. The data shows states with less restrictive COVID-19 measures scored significantly higher than those states with strict COVID regulations and mandates.
There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.
There were 47 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 6.8% increase over the previous week.
There were 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.
There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.
There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending Nov. 12, making up less than 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.
There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 29, making up less than 7.9% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.
There were 11 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 8.3% decrease from the previous week.