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70 people die from diseases of the heart in New Mexico during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

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There were 70 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in New Mexico in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 18.5% of total deaths by all causes in New Mexico, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, there were 379 deaths in the state. 18.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 12.7% were from cancer and 10.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10% 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. 10, 2022

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease7018.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4812.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases277.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)225.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)195
Cerebrovascular diseases154
Influenza and pneumonia143.7
Diabetes mellitus143.7
Alzheimer's disease143.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.6

New Mexico Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 10, 2022
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia3810

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