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11 people die from Alzheimer's disease in New Mexico during week ending Dec. 24

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There were 11 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in New Mexico in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 24, there were 345 deaths in the state. 16.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.9% were from cancer and 8.1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.6% 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 Dec. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease5816.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5515.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases298.4
Cerebrovascular diseases174.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)174.9
Diabetes mellitus133.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis113.2
Alzheimer's disease113.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)113.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.9

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia4011.6

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