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30 people die from diseases of the heart in New Mexico during week ending Sept. 10

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There were 30 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in New Mexico in the week ending Sept. 10, making up 14% of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 10, there were 214 deaths in the state. 14% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21% were from cancer and less than 4.7% 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 Sept. 10

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4521
Heart disease3014
Cerebrovascular diseases177.9
Alzheimer's disease115.1
Diabetes mellitus104.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 4.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 4.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 4.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 4.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 4.7

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