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16 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Missouri during week ending July 24

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There were 16 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Missouri in the week ending July 24, making up 1.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 24, there were 1,400 deaths in the state. 22.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18 percent were from cancer and 27 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.1 percent 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.

Missouri top 10 causes of death in week ending July 24

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease30922.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)25218
COVID-19 (multiple cause)19513.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)18313.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases765.4
Cerebrovascular diseases624.4
Alzheimer's disease543.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis352.5
Diabetes mellitus302.1
Influenza and pneumonia161.1

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending July 24
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia997.1

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