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157 people die in Minnesota from heart disease in week ending May 29, 2021

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There were 157 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending May 29, 2021, a 15.4% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 29, 2021, there were 805 deaths in the state. 19.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20% were from cancer and 8.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12% 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 May 29, 2021

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 29, 2021Deaths in Week Ending May 22, 2021
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)161205
Heart disease157136
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4732
Alzheimer's disease4341
Cerebrovascular diseases3741
COVID-19 (multiple cause)3747
COVID-19 (underlying cause)3234
Diabetes mellitus2326
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending May 29, 2021
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 29, 2021Deaths in Week Ending May 22, 2021
Alzheimer disease and dementia97106

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