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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in New Mexico during week ending June 18

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There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in New Mexico in the week ending June 18, making up less than 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 18, there were 188 deaths in the state. 18.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.1% were from cancer and 5.3% were from COVID-19.

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 June 18

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease3518.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3418.1
Cerebrovascular diseases126.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases115.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)105.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 5.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 5.3
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 5.3
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 5.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 5.3

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