In the week ending June 18, 2022, there were 1,168 deaths in the state. 20.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.5% were from cancer and 8.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 |
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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 240 | 215 |
Heart disease | 236 | 250 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 62 | 50 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 59 | 34 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 50 | 54 |
Alzheimer's disease | 46 | 65 |
Diabetes mellitus | 44 | 35 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 44 | 24 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 17 | 16 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 13 | 12 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 128 | 129 |