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28 people die in Iowa from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 2, 2022

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There were 28 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 12% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 2, 2022, there were 497 deaths in the state. 26.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.3% were from cancer and 7.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8% 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 July 2, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending July 2, 2022Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022
Heart disease130121
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)106100
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2825
Cerebrovascular diseases2124
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2117
Diabetes mellitus1625
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1512
Alzheimer's disease1223
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 1010

Iowa Dementia deaths in week ending July 2, 2022
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending July 2, 2022Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022
Alzheimer disease and dementia4056

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