In the week ending June 4, 2022, there were 680 deaths in the state. 24.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.4% were from cancer and 9.1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 13.1% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 |
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Heart disease | 164 | 159 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 152 | 167 |
Alzheimer's disease | 42 | 47 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 36 | 48 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 29 | 32 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 26 | 38 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 26 | 29 |
Diabetes mellitus | 25 | 32 |
Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 89 | 107 |