In the week ending June 18, 2022, there were 1,151 deaths in the state. 21.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.5% were from cancer and 6.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.5% 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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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 247 | 263 |
Heart disease | 247 | 278 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 62 | 63 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 42 | 57 |
Alzheimer's disease | 41 | 32 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 39 | 49 |
Diabetes mellitus | 36 | 44 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 32 | 42 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 29 | 28 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 14 | 10 |
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 | 121 | 138 |