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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Minnesota during week ending July 22

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There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Minnesota in the week ending July 22, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 22, there were 808 deaths in the state. 18.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.6% were from cancer and 1.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.1% 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 July 22

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)19123.6
Heart disease14918.4
Cerebrovascular diseases506.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases394.8
Alzheimer's disease324
Diabetes mellitus243
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis121.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)111.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.2

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending July 22
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia9011.1

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