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60 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Missouri during week ending Nov. 12

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There were 60 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Missouri in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Nov. 12, there were 1,270 deaths in the state. 25.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.1% were from cancer and 5.1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.2% 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 Nov. 12

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease32325.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)25520.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases715.6
Alzheimer's disease604.7
Cerebrovascular diseases604.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis423.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)383
Diabetes mellitus342.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)272.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 0.8

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending Nov. 12
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia12910.2

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