In the week ending June 25, 2022, there were 1,115 deaths in the state. 26.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23% were from cancer and 5.3% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.4% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
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Heart disease | 294 | 286 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 256 | 191 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 63 | 51 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 59 | 70 |
Alzheimer's disease | 41 | 47 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 38 | 27 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 33 | 20 |
Diabetes mellitus | 28 | 30 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 26 | 16 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 18 | 23 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 105 | 124 |