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Less than 10 people die in Minnesota from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Feb. 12

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There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending Feb. 12, a decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 12, there were 748 deaths in the state. 18.6 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.5 percent were from cancer and 30.5 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.1 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 Feb. 12

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-12Number of Deaths 2022-02-05
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)146172
Heart disease139165
COVID-19 (multiple cause)123166
COVID-19 (underlying cause)105128
Cerebrovascular diseases4148
Alzheimer's disease3647
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2938
Diabetes mellitus1831
Influenza and pneumonia< 1013
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 1011

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending Feb. 12
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-12Number of Deaths 2022-02-05
Alzheimer disease and dementia83114

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