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16 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Iowa during week ending July 16

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There were 16 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Iowa in the week ending July 16, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 16, there were 399 deaths in the state. 27.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.1% were from cancer and 9.8% 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 July 16

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease11127.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)9223.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)256.3
Cerebrovascular diseases235.8
Alzheimer's disease164
Chronic lower respiratory diseases164
COVID-19 (underlying cause)143.5
Diabetes mellitus123
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.5

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