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11 people die from diabetes mellitus in New Mexico during week ending May 29

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There were 11 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in New Mexico in the week ending May 29, making up three percent of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 29, there were 372 deaths in the state. 16.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.9 percent were from cancer and 10.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.1 percent 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.

New Mexico top 10 causes of death in week ending May 29

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6316.9
Heart disease6116.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases256.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)205.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)184.8
Cerebrovascular diseases164.3
Alzheimer's disease154
Diabetes mellitus113
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.7

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending May 29
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia308.1

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