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44 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending July 8

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There were 44 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending July 8, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 8, there were 1,614 deaths in the state. 22.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.8% were from cancer and 0.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.1% 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 July 8

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease35622.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)33520.8
Cerebrovascular diseases885.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases825.1
Alzheimer's disease805
Diabetes mellitus523.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis442.7
Influenza and pneumonia251.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)140.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.6

Georgia Dementia deaths in week ending July 8
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1479.1

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