In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 619 deaths in the state. 22% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22% were from cancer and 11.1% 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 May 28, 2022
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022 |
---|---|---|
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 136 | 164 |
Heart disease | 136 | 120 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 43 | 30 |
Alzheimer's disease | 40 | 45 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 29 | 27 |
Diabetes mellitus | 26 | 17 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 26 | 21 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 23 | 38 |
Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | 10 |