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244 people die in Missouri from heart disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

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There were 244 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Missouri during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 3.9% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, there were 1,089 deaths in the state. 22.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.2% were from cancer and 10% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.8% 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 Aug. 20, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending Aug. 20, 2022Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 13, 2022
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)264235
Heart disease244254
COVID-19 (multiple cause)6260
Chronic lower respiratory diseases6059
Cerebrovascular diseases5759
COVID-19 (underlying cause)4746
Alzheimer's disease3939
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis3321
Diabetes mellitus2837
Influenza and pneumonia1016

Missouri Dementia deaths in week ending Aug. 20, 2022
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending Aug. 20, 2022Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 13, 2022
Alzheimer disease and dementia85109

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