In the week ending July 23, 2022, there were 481 deaths in the state. 26.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20% were from cancer and 6.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.9% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending July 23, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending July 16, 2022 |
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Heart disease | 129 | 143 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 96 | 111 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 33 | 22 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 27 | 25 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 21 | 31 |
Alzheimer's disease | 17 | 21 |
Diabetes mellitus | 12 | 17 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 12 | 19 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 10 | < 10 |
Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending July 23, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending July 16, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 43 | 49 |