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54 people die in Minnesota from cerebrovascular disease in week ending August 7

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There were 54 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending August 7, a 42.1 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 7, there were 859 deaths in the state. 19.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 25.3 percent were from cancer and 4.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.9 percent 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.

Minnesota top 10 causes of death in week ending August 7

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-07Number of Deaths 2021-07-31
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)217185
Heart disease166164
Cerebrovascular diseases5438
Diabetes mellitus3620
Chronic lower respiratory diseases3537
Alzheimer's disease3440
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2220
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1916
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending August 7
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-07Number of Deaths 2021-07-31
Alzheimer disease and dementia8591

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