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56 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Arizona during week ending June 17

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There were 56 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Arizona in the week ending June 17, making up 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Arizona, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 17, there were 1,230 deaths in the state. 21.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.7% were from cancer and 3.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.4% 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 June 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease26821.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)25420.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases564.6
Cerebrovascular diseases514.1
Alzheimer's disease463.7
Diabetes mellitus282.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)231.9
Influenza and pneumonia171.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)161.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis151.2

Arizona Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia12810.4

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