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186 people die from diseases of the heart in Missouri during week ending May 14

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There were 186 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Missouri in the week ending May 14, making up 26.2% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, there were 710 deaths in the state. 26.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.2% were from cancer and 3.4% 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 May 14

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease18626.2
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)17224.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases578
Cerebrovascular diseases395.5
Alzheimer's disease273.8
Diabetes mellitus182.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis152.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)142
COVID-19 (underlying cause)101.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.4

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