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23 people die in New Mexico from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Feb. 12

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There were 23 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in New Mexico during the week ending Feb. 12, a 4.5 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 12, there were 304 deaths in the state. 18.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.1 percent were from cancer and 38.5 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.6 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 Feb. 12

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-12Number of Deaths 2022-02-05
COVID-19 (multiple cause)6487
Heart disease5541
COVID-19 (underlying cause)5381
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4958
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2322
Cerebrovascular diseases1317
Alzheimer's disease1212
Diabetes mellitus10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending Feb. 12
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-12Number of Deaths 2022-02-05
Alzheimer disease and dementia2326

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