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11 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Georgia during week ending Oct. 29

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There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Oct. 29, there were 869 deaths in the state. 21.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.4% were from cancer and 4% 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 Oct. 29

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease18821.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)16919.4
Alzheimer's disease596.8
Cerebrovascular diseases586.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases505.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis333.8
Diabetes mellitus303.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)242.8
Influenza and pneumonia141.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)111.3

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