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60 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Missouri during week ending Dec. 17

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There were 60 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 17, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 17, there were 1,206 deaths in the state. 23.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.3% were from cancer and 10.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.2% 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 Dec. 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease28323.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)23319.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases968
COVID-19 (multiple cause)705.8
Cerebrovascular diseases655.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)605
Influenza and pneumonia504.1
Alzheimer's disease504.1
Diabetes mellitus363
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis272.2

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia13511.2

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