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28 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Tennessee during week ending August 14

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There were 28 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Tennessee in the week ending August 14, making up 1.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 14, there were 1,805 deaths in the state. 19.7 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.5 percent were from cancer and 32.4 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.6 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 August 14

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease35519.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)29816.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)28715.9
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)26114.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases874.8
Cerebrovascular diseases844.7
Alzheimer's disease583.2
Diabetes mellitus543
Influenza and pneumonia281.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis170.9

Tennessee Dementia deaths in week ending August 14
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1196.6

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