In the week ending June 25, 2022, there were 1,259 deaths in the state. 21.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.3% were from cancer and 5.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.4% 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 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 293 | 314 |
Heart disease | 269 | 335 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 84 | 85 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 77 | 67 |
Alzheimer's disease | 61 | 64 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 42 | 41 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 34 | 30 |
Diabetes mellitus | 24 | 44 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 24 | 29 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 21 | 15 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 118 | 130 |