New data on New York coronavirus deaths: Most had these underlying illnesses; 61% were men

[SheltieLover]

[link:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/07/new-york-coronavirus-deaths-data-shows-most-had-underlying-illnesses/2960151001/|

ALBANY, N.Y. – The majority of New York’s more than 4,700 deaths due to coronavirus were among men, and 86% of all deaths were among people who had underlying illnesses, such as hypertension and diabetes, new state data shows.

In addition, 63% of the deaths were among those age 70 and older, while 7% of the cases were those 49 and younger.

Hypertension 55%
Diabetes 37%

Other:
Hyperlipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Renal Disease & Dementia (No % offered)

[RandySF]

1. This could especially wipe out a generation of men of color.

[SheltieLover]

5. Yes, it could! 💔😭

Terrifying!

[Mike 03]

2. Thanks for posting.

Interesting info. Hyperlipidemia--that's intriguing. (Maybe it points towards heart problems?)

[SheltieLover]

6. Dunno

I'm not a med professional.

[Hortensis]

3. Just read that 86% to my 79+ husband who's otherwise healthy.

Thanks.

[SheltieLover]

7. My intention in posting

was simply to share information &, hopefully, to alert those in higher risk groups. 😊👍

[ResistantAmerican17]

8. I'm soooooo sorry. I was not implying that about your post

[SheltieLover]

9. No prob at all

When I read your post, I felt I should clarify. 😊 TY!

[ResistantAmerican17]

10. I would rather delete it than have made myself so obtuse.