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10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Missouri during week ending Feb. 5

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There were 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Missouri in the week ending Feb. 5, making up 1.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 5, there were 808 deaths in the state. 19.9 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.1 percent were from cancer and 47.5 percent were from COVID-19.

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 Feb. 5

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)20425.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)18022.3
Heart disease16119.9
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)12215.1
Cerebrovascular diseases364.5
Alzheimer's disease334.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases253.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis212.6
Diabetes mellitus182.2
Influenza and pneumonia101.2

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