In the week ending June 18, 2022, there were 1,322 deaths in the state. 24% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.5% were from cancer and 5.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.5% 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 18, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 |
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Heart disease | 317 | 322 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 258 | 277 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 77 | 71 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 72 | 74 |
Alzheimer's disease | 56 | 47 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 43 | 39 |
Diabetes mellitus | 37 | 38 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 26 | 26 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 20 | 22 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 18 | 20 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 125 | 120 |