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32 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Tennessee during week ending July 10

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There were 32 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Tennessee in the week ending July 10, making up 2.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 10, there were 1,437 deaths in the state. 21.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.4 percent were from cancer and 4.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.9 percent 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.

Tennessee top 10 causes of death in week ending July 10

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease30421.2
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)26418.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases805.6
Cerebrovascular diseases634.4
Alzheimer's disease543.8
Diabetes mellitus342.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)342.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)322.2
Influenza and pneumonia302.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis191.3

Tennessee Dementia deaths in week ending July 10
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1288.9

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