In the week ending June 18, 2022, there were 251 deaths in the state. 19.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.9% were from cancer and 10.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.4% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 |
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Heart disease | 48 | 66 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 45 | 64 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 16 | 20 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 15 | 11 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 12 | 24 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 12 | < 10 |
Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
Diabetes mellitus | < 10 | 11 |
Alzheimer's disease | < 10 | 19 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 31 | 45 |