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23 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Missouri during week ending June 17

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There were 23 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Missouri in the week ending June 17, 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 June 17, there were 1,243 deaths in the state. 21.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.6% were from cancer and 1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.3% 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 June 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease27021.7
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)26921.6
Cerebrovascular diseases776.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases746
Alzheimer's disease463.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis352.8
Diabetes mellitus312.5
Influenza and pneumonia231.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)121
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.8

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1038.3

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