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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Iowa during week ending June 24

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa in the week ending June 24, making up less than 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 580 deaths in the state. 24.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.4% were from cancer and less than 1.7% 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.

Iowa top 10 causes of death in week ending June 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease14224.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13022.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases386.6
Cerebrovascular diseases284.8
Alzheimer's disease264.5
Diabetes mellitus152.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis101.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.7

Iowa Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia559.5

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