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143 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Arizona during week ending August 14

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There were 143 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arizona in the week ending August 14, making up 9.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arizona, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 14, there were 1,461 deaths in the state. 16.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.4 percent were from cancer and 20.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.6 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 August 14

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)26918.4
Heart disease24016.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)15810.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1439.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases674.6
Cerebrovascular diseases644.4
Diabetes mellitus432.9
Alzheimer's disease392.7
Influenza and pneumonia171.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis141

Arizona Dementia deaths in week ending August 14
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia976.6

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