In the week ending July 2, 2022, there were 666 deaths in the state. 17.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.8% were from cancer and 6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.3% 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 July 2, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 |
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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 165 | 143 |
Heart disease | 118 | 112 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 48 | 50 |
Alzheimer's disease | 37 | 25 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 28 | 35 |
Diabetes mellitus | 24 | 21 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 22 | 29 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 12 | 21 |
Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 10 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending July 2, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 82 | 67 |