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27 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Arizona during week ending May 21

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There were 27 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Arizona in the week ending May 21, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 21, there were 806 deaths in the state. 20.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17% were from cancer and 5.6% were from COVID-19.

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 May 21

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease16420.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13717
Chronic lower respiratory diseases516.3
Cerebrovascular diseases486
Alzheimer's disease374.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)273.3
Diabetes mellitus212.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)182.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.2

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