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17 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Missouri during week ending Aug. 5

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There were 17 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Missouri in the week ending Aug. 5, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Missouri, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 5, there were 1,008 deaths in the state. 22.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.5% were from cancer and less than 1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.9% 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 Aug. 5

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)24724.5
Heart disease22822.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases626.2
Cerebrovascular diseases616.1
Alzheimer's disease474.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis323.2
Diabetes mellitus262.6
Influenza and pneumonia171.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending Aug. 5
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia908.9

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