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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending December 10?

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1340 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 10.

According to the CDC, only 60% of deaths are reported within the first 10 days. Due to this lag, the CDC provides a predicted number for the most recent weeks. So far, the total reported deaths for the age group 85 and older during that week is 781.

While a lag in death reporting is normal, some use it for more nefarious reasons. In a statement by the Office of the Inspector General, they state that using someone’s benefits after they die is a federal crime. In that same statement, they point to a recent case in which a daughter continued to receive her father’s benefits for 18 years after his death. In March 2019, she ended up being sentenced to jail time and ordered to repay the benefits.

Figures accurate as of December 22.

Deaths by age group - unweighted vs predicted (Week of December 10)

Under 25 years25-44 years45-64 years65-74 years75-84 years85 years and older55553232202202118118798798465465107410746266261293129375475413401340781781PredictedUnweighted

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