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19 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Minnesota during week ending May 21

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There were 19 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Minnesota in the week ending May 21, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 21, there were 469 deaths in the state. 16.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 26.2% were from cancer and 6.6% 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 21

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)12326.2
Heart disease7916.8
Alzheimer's disease357.5
Cerebrovascular diseases265.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases194.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)194.1
Diabetes mellitus122.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)122.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.1

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