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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in New Mexico during week ending July 24

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There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New Mexico in the week ending July 24, making up less than 2.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 24, there were 359 deaths in the state. 17.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17 percent were from cancer and 2.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 5.8 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 July 24

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease6317.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6117
Chronic lower respiratory diseases226.1
Cerebrovascular diseases205.6
Diabetes mellitus185
COVID-19 (multiple cause)102.8
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.8
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 2.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 2.8

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending July 24
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia215.8

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