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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

23 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Minnesota during week ending Dec. 3

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There were 23 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Minnesota in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 3, there were 974 deaths in the state. 18.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.3% were from cancer and 7.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 15.1% 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 Dec. 3

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)19820.3
Heart disease17718.2
Alzheimer's disease687
COVID-19 (multiple cause)495
Cerebrovascular diseases424.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases404.1
Diabetes mellitus343.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)272.8
Influenza and pneumonia232.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis101

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 3
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia14715.1

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