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19 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Minnesota during week ending Sept. 3

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There were 19 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota in the week ending Sept. 3, 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 Sept. 3, there were 677 deaths in the state. 18.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23% were from cancer and 7.4% 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 Sept. 3

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15623
Heart disease12518.5
Alzheimer's disease416.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases395.8
Cerebrovascular diseases385.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)314.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)192.8
Diabetes mellitus172.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis121.8
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.5

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