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68 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Tennessee during week ending July 15

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There were 68 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending July 15, making up 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 1,488 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.6% were from cancer and 0.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.9% 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 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)32221.6
Heart disease31020.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases684.6
Cerebrovascular diseases624.2
Alzheimer's disease503.4
Diabetes mellitus463.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis261.7
Influenza and pneumonia171.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)120.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.7

Tennessee Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1338.9

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