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25 people die from diabetes mellitus in Missouri during week ending July 15

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There were 25 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Missouri in the week ending July 15, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 1,114 deaths in the state. 24.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.7% were from cancer and less than 0.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.8% 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 July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease27024.2
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)23120.7
Cerebrovascular diseases706.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases565
Alzheimer's disease494.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis292.6
Diabetes mellitus252.2
Influenza and pneumonia131.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 0.9

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1099.8

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