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14 people die from kidney disease in Missouri during week ending Aug. 6

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There were 14 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Missouri in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 6, there were 754 deaths in the state. 23.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.9% were from cancer and 10.9% 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 Aug. 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)18824.9
Heart disease17623.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)486.4
Cerebrovascular diseases466.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases425.6
Alzheimer's disease374.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)344.5
Diabetes mellitus222.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis141.9
Influenza and pneumonia121.6

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