In the week ending July 30, 2022, there were 816 deaths in the state. 18.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.1% were from cancer and 4.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11% 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 July 30, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending July 23, 2022 |
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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 197 | 194 |
Heart disease | 153 | 147 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 40 | 37 |
Alzheimer's disease | 39 | 34 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 36 | 32 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 29 | 46 |
Diabetes mellitus | 20 | 42 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 10 | 32 |
Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | 12 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending July 30, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending July 23, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 90 | 90 |