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29 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Missouri during week ending Dec. 24

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There were 29 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Missouri in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 24, there were 1,095 deaths in the state. 23.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.7% were from cancer and 7.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 14.9% 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. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease25923.7
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)21619.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases676.1
Alzheimer's disease544.9
Cerebrovascular diseases514.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)433.9
Diabetes mellitus363.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)363.3
Influenza and pneumonia292.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis292.6

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia16314.9

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