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53 people die in Minnesota with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

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There were 53 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 65.6% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, there were 828 deaths in the state. 21.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.6% were from cancer and 9.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10% 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 Aug. 27, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending Aug. 27, 2022Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 20, 2022
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)195221
Heart disease178141
COVID-19 (multiple cause)5332
Cerebrovascular diseases4537
Diabetes mellitus2836
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2822
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2629
Alzheimer's disease2451
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending Aug. 27, 2022Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 20, 2022
Alzheimer disease and dementia83102

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