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38 people die from diabetes mellitus in Arizona during week ending August 21

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There were 38 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Arizona in the week ending August 21, making up 2.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arizona, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 21, there were 1,488 deaths in the state. 16.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.7 percent were from cancer and 23.1 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.7 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 21

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)24916.7
Heart disease24516.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)17611.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)16711.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases745
Cerebrovascular diseases714.8
Alzheimer's disease553.7
Diabetes mellitus382.6
Influenza and pneumonia191.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis161.1

Arizona Dementia deaths in week ending August 21
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1147.7

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