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42 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending Nov. 12

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There were 42 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending Nov. 12, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Nov. 12, there were 1,768 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.8% were from cancer and 2.5% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.8% 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.

Georgia top 10 causes of death in week ending Nov. 12

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)38521.8
Heart disease36820.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases965.4
Cerebrovascular diseases895
Alzheimer's disease714
Diabetes mellitus512.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis422.4
Influenza and pneumonia301.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)281.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)160.9

Georgia Dementia deaths in week ending Nov. 12
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1558.8

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