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183 people die from diseases of the heart in Missouri during week ending Aug. 13

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There were 183 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Missouri in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 23.5% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 13, there were 780 deaths in the state. 23.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.1% were from cancer and 9.4% 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 Aug. 13

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease18323.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)18023.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases486.2
Cerebrovascular diseases445.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)415.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)324.1
Diabetes mellitus273.5
Alzheimer's disease273.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis151.9
Influenza and pneumonia131.7

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