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76 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Arizona during week ending July 17

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There were 76 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Arizona in the week ending July 17, making up 5.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arizona, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 17, there were 1,353 deaths in the state. 18.7 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.7 percent were from cancer and 7.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.1 percent of deaths were from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Studies show doctors and medical examiners may underreport Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related conditions as the underlying cause of death on death certificates, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Once infected, older adults with dementia are likely to develop a more severe and dangerous illness. The diseases which make an older adult more vulnerable to COVID-19 are age-associated chronic conditions, according to the Bright Focus Foundation.

Arizona top 10 causes of death in week ending July 17

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)25318.7
Heart disease25318.7
Cerebrovascular diseases765.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases544
COVID-19 (multiple cause)544
COVID-19 (underlying cause)493.6
Diabetes mellitus403
Alzheimer's disease372.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis171.3
Influenza and pneumonia110.8

Arizona Dementia deaths in week ending July 17
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia967.1

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