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48 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in New Mexico during week ending January 1

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There were 48 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in New Mexico in the week ending January 1, making up 27.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending January 1, there were 175 deaths in the state. 15.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.3 percent were from cancer and 56.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.4 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 January 1

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)5129.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)4827.4
Heart disease2715.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2514.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases116.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 5.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 5.7
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 5.7
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 5.7
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 5.7

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending January 1
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia137.4

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