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27 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Oregon during week ending Aug. 13

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There were 27 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Oregon in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Oregon, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 13, there were 438 deaths in the state. 16.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.1% were from cancer and 10.5% were from COVID-19.

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.

Oregon top 10 causes of death in week ending Aug. 13

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)10123.1
Heart disease7416.9
Cerebrovascular diseases317.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)276.2
Alzheimer's disease255.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)194.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases184.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.3
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 2.3

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