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37 people die in Missouri from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 29, 2021

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There were 37 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending May 29, 2021, a 60.9% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 29, 2021, there were 1,137 deaths in the state. 23.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21% were from cancer and 5% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 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 May 29, 2021

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 29, 2021Deaths in Week Ending May 22, 2021
Heart disease270288
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)239235
Cerebrovascular diseases4954
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4868
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis3820
Diabetes mellitus3723
Alzheimer's disease3447
COVID-19 (multiple cause)3144
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2639
Influenza and pneumonia1312

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending May 29, 2021
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 29, 2021Deaths in Week Ending May 22, 2021
Alzheimer disease and dementia9186

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