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14 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Minnesota during week ending June 17

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There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 17, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 17, there were 871 deaths in the state. 16.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.4% were from cancer and 1.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.7% 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 June 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)20423.4
Heart disease14316.4
Cerebrovascular diseases465.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases374.2
Alzheimer's disease364.1
Diabetes mellitus232.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)141.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis101.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.1

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia9310.7

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