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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Texas during week ending April 22?

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1201 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.

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 75-84 during that week is 700.

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 May 4.

Deaths by age group - unweighted vs predicted (Week of April 22)

Under 25 years25-44 years45-64 years65-74 years75-84 years85 years and older4646272716016093937277274244249459455515511201120170070011511151671671PredictedUnweighted

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