In the week ending June 11, 2022, there were 1,175 deaths in the state. 22.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.7% were from cancer and 7.3% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 |
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Heart disease | 268 | 248 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 255 | 293 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 60 | 68 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 56 | 52 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 46 | 37 |
Diabetes mellitus | 42 | 55 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 40 | 21 |
Alzheimer's disease | 32 | 40 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 28 | 22 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 10 | 13 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 11, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 136 | 147 |