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There were 215 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Tennessee in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 15.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

59 people die in Tennessee from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Feb. 12

There were 59 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Tennessee during the week ending Feb. 12, a 9.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

Tennessee sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Feb. 12

Tennessee's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC estimates 382 people in 65-74 age group in Tennessee died during week ending February 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 382 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 12.

56 people die in Tennessee from diabetes mellitus in week ending Feb. 12

There were 56 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Tennessee during the week ending Feb. 12, a 1.8 percent increase over the previous week.

16 people die in Tennessee from kidney disease in week ending Feb. 12

There were 16 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Tennessee during the week ending Feb. 12, a 30.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

Week of February 12: 360 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Tennessee

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 360 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending February 12.

18 people die in Tennessee from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Feb. 12

There were 18 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Tennessee during the week ending Feb. 12, a 18.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

171 people die from cancer in Tennessee during week ending Feb. 12

There were 171 deaths from cancer reported in Tennessee in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 12.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

13 Hispanic people in Tennessee passed away in week ending February 12

There were 13 Hispanic people who died in Tennessee in the week ending February 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week Feb. 12 in Tennessee

Tennessee's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

284 people die in Tennessee with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Feb. 5

There were 284 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Tennessee during the week ending Feb. 5, a 28.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

71 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Tennessee during week ending Feb. 12

There were 71 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 5.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

Week ending February 12 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Tennessee

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 105 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending February 12.

61 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Tennessee during week ending Feb. 12

There were 61 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 4.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

44 people die from diabetes mellitus in Tennessee during week ending Feb. 12

There were 44 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Tennessee in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 3.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

323 people die in Tennessee with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Feb. 5

There were 323 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Tennessee during the week ending Feb. 5, a 28.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

Death of Tennessee man who received COVID-19 vaccine reported to VAERS

A Tennessee man, 81, passed away on Nov. 23, 2021 after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

51 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Tennessee during week ending Feb. 12