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News from 2021

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135 people die in Oklahoma from cancer in week ending October 9

By Sooner State News | Nov 26, 2021

There were 135 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending October 9, a 13.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Week ending October 16: 27 deaths among Hispanic people in Oklahoma

By Sooner State News | Nov 25, 2021

There were 27 Hispanic people who died in Oklahoma in the week ending October 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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30 people die in Oklahoma from cerebrovascular disease in week ending October 9

By Sooner State News | Nov 25, 2021

There were 30 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending October 9, a 11.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

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45 people die in Oklahoma from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending October 9

By Sooner State News | Nov 25, 2021

There were 45 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending October 9, a 15.4 percent increase over the previous week.

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CDC reports 38 deaths among Oklahoma Hispanics in week ending October 9

By Sooner State News | Nov 24, 2021

There were 38 Hispanic people who died in Oklahoma in the week ending October 9, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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14 people die in Oklahoma from diabetes mellitus in week ending October 9

By Sooner State News | Nov 24, 2021

There were 14 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending October 9, a 44 percent decrease from the previous week.

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30 people die in Oklahoma from Alzheimer's disease in week ending October 9

By Sooner State News | Nov 24, 2021

There were 30 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending October 9, a 6.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

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10 people die in Oklahoma from influenza and pneumonia in week ending October 9

By Sooner State News | Nov 23, 2021

There were 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending October 9, an increase over the previous week.

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12 people die in Oklahoma from kidney disease in week ending October 9

By Sooner State News | Nov 23, 2021

There were 12 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending October 9, no changes from the previous week.

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Oklahoma: 38 Hispanic lives lost in week ending October 2

By Sooner State News | Nov 23, 2021

There were 38 Hispanic people who died in Oklahoma in the week ending October 2, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Oklahomans support expanded telehealth services, roles for pharmacists

By Emily Bevard | Nov 23, 2021

Data from a recent AXIS poll shows Oklahoma residents support expanded roles for pharmacists and telehealth services.

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Oklahoma citizens support repeal of gas price supports, poll shows

By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 23, 2021

As gas prices across the nation begin to rise, a new poll has been released showing that an overwhelming majority, up to 83%, of Oklahomans support the idea of repealing gas price support laws put into place by Oklahoma lawmakers.

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Poll: 88% of Oklahomans want strong online protections from fraud

By Caleb Lombardo | Nov 23, 2021

As online scams and predatory practices in online shopping become increasingly common, a new poll shows that 88% of Oklahomans favor stronger protections for online shoppers to prevent identity theft, counterfeit items, and the leaking of sensitive information.

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Oklahoma deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Oct. 30

By Sooner State News | Nov 21, 2021

Oklahoma's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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221 people die in Oklahoma with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending September 25

By Sooner State News | Nov 20, 2021

There were 221 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending September 25, a 9.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Oklahoma ranks 25th in total widow and parent beneficiaries in 2020

By Sooner State News | Nov 19, 2021

There were 54,360 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Oklahoma in 2020, ranking it 25th in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.

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254 people die in Oklahoma with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending September 25

By Sooner State News | Nov 19, 2021

There were 254 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending September 25, a 4.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

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CDC predicts 21 people age 25 and younger in Oklahoma died during week ending October 30

By Sooner State News | Nov 18, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 21 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending October 30.

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202 people die in Oklahoma from heart disease in week ending September 25

By Sooner State News | Nov 18, 2021

There were 202 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending September 25, a 3.6 percent increase over the previous week.

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169 people die in Oklahoma from cancer in week ending September 25

By Sooner State News | Nov 17, 2021

There were 169 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Oklahoma during the week ending September 25, a 30 percent increase over the previous week.