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158 people die from diseases of the heart in Minnesota during week ending Aug. 6

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There were 158 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Minnesota in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 22.7% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 6, there were 696 deaths in the state. 22.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.1% were from cancer and 5.9% 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 Aug. 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)16123.1
Heart disease15822.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases375.3
Alzheimer's disease355
Cerebrovascular diseases334.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)263.7
Diabetes mellitus223.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)152.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis121.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.4

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