In 2021, West Virginia had 38,978 OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries, ranking it the 31st highest in the United States by number of beneficiaries, according to the Social Security Administration.
West Virginia implemented no new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2021, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).
There were 24 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.
There were 38 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 7.5% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.
There were 14 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.
There were 16 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.
There were 16 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.
There were 12 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.
West Virginia's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There were 16 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in West Virginia in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.