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News from August 2022

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50 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 22, 2022

There were 50 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 18% decrease from the previous week.

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CDC reports 42 deaths among Michigan Hispanics in week ending August 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 21, 2022

There were 42 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending August 20, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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32 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 21, 2022

There were 32 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 8.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week Aug. 6 in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 21, 2022

Michigan's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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19 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 21, 2022

There were 19 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 46.2% increase over the previous week.

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Week ending August 6 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 306 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 6.

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DHS secretary claims 'the border is secure' as Michigan drug-overdose deaths reach record numbers

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 21, 2022

In an interview at the end of July, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insisted the border was "secure."

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327 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 21, 2022

There were 327 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 21.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan: 50 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending August 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 50 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 6.

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83 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 20, 2022

There were 83 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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89 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 20, 2022

There were 89 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up six% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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34 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 19, 2022

There were 34 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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74 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 19, 2022

There were 74 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Share Your Thoughts on the Future of Transportation

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2022

The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) is seeking input from Kent and Ottawa County residents to identify regional transportation priorities for the next 25 years.

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88 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 18, 2022

There were 88 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 3.5% increase over the previous week.

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How many Under 25-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending July 30?

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 18, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending July 30.

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21 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 18, 2022

There were 21 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Michigan’s average rent rose more than 22%; Americans show concerns about housing affordability

By Art Benavidez | Aug 18, 2022

Inflation is pricing many potential home buyers out of the market as housing prices continue to soar. According to results from Freddie Mac's Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation poll, 62% of Americans are somewhat or very concerned about being able to afford their housing.

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JPMorgan economists: Inflation Reduction Act, supported by Peters and Stebenow, will have 'almost no effect' on price growth

By David Beasley | Aug 18, 2022

The Democrats' $750 billion climate and health care bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, was signed into law this week by President Joe Biden.

Water valve replacement continues Friday

By Press release submission | Aug 18, 2022

City crews will continue replacing broken water valves, which will require temporary water shutoffs and a road closure beginning Friday, Aug. 19.