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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

14 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Minnesota during week ending May 14

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There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota in the week ending May 14, making up 2.8% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, there were 505 deaths in the state. 18% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 25.7% were from cancer and 6.9% 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.

Minnesota top 10 causes of death in week ending May 14

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13025.7
Heart disease9118
Alzheimer's disease326.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases255
Cerebrovascular diseases234.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)214.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)142.8
Diabetes mellitus132.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2

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