In the week ending June 11, 2022, there were 649 deaths in the state. 18.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.9% were from cancer and 6.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.6% 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 11, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 |
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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 155 | 152 |
Heart disease | 122 | 166 |
Alzheimer's disease | 39 | 42 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 35 | 30 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 33 | 27 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 28 | 37 |
Diabetes mellitus | 19 | 26 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 12 | 26 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 10 | < 10 |
Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 82 | 89 |