In the week ending June 25, 2022, there were 996 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.8% were from cancer and 7.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10% 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 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
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Heart disease | 207 | 250 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 187 | 261 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 48 | 62 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 46 | 55 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 46 | 60 |
Alzheimer's disease | 43 | 46 |
Diabetes mellitus | 40 | 44 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 30 | 45 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 13 | 13 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 12 | 18 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 100 | 125 |