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15 people die from diabetes mellitus in New Mexico during week ending Sept. 17

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There were 15 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in New Mexico in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 7.3% of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 17, there were 206 deaths in the state. 18.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.8% were from cancer and less than 4.9% 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. 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4521.8
Heart disease3918.9
Diabetes mellitus157.3
Alzheimer's disease115.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 4.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 4.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 4.9
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 4.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 4.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 4.9

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