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Less than 10 people die in Iowa from kidney disease in week ending May 14, 2022

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There were less than 10 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending May 14, 2022, a decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, 2022, there were 382 deaths in the state. 25.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.8% were from cancer and 2.9% 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 May 14, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 14, 2022Deaths in Week Ending May 7, 2022
Heart disease97121
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)87116
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2526
Alzheimer's disease2228
Cerebrovascular diseases1520
Diabetes mellitus1317
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1114
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 1011
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10

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