In the week ending June 25, 2022, there were 978 deaths in the state. 18.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20% were from cancer and 4.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.8% 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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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 196 | 214 |
Heart disease | 180 | 187 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 45 | 41 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 29 | 34 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 27 | 35 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 27 | 44 |
Diabetes mellitus | 22 | 19 |
Alzheimer's disease | 21 | 29 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 18 | 15 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 18 | 33 |
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 | 106 | 107 |