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13 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Arizona during week ending June 18

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There were 13 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Arizona in the week ending June 18, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 18, there were 1,028 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.1% were from cancer and 8.9% 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 June 18

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)22722.1
Heart disease21020.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)535.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases525.1
Alzheimer's disease444.3
Cerebrovascular diseases444.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)383.7
Diabetes mellitus343.3
Influenza and pneumonia131.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis121.2

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