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81 people die from diseases of the heart in Iowa during week ending June 25

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There were 81 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Iowa in the week ending June 25, making up 21.8% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 25, there were 371 deaths in the state. 21.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.2% were from cancer and 2.7% were from COVID-19.

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.

Iowa top 10 causes of death in week ending June 25

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease8121.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)7520.2
Cerebrovascular diseases215.7
Alzheimer's disease195.1
Diabetes mellitus174.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases164.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)102.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 2.7

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