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153 people die from diseases of the heart in Georgia during week ending May 14

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There were 153 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Georgia in the week ending May 14, making up 23.5% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, there were 650 deaths in the state. 23.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.9% were from cancer and less than 1.5% 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.

Georgia top 10 causes of death in week ending May 14

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease15323.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)12318.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases588.9
Alzheimer's disease365.5
Cerebrovascular diseases345.2
Diabetes mellitus142.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.7
Influenza and pneumonia101.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.5

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