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345 people die from diseases of the heart in Georgia during week ending May 15, 2021

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There were 345 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Georgia in the week ending May 15, 2021, making up 20.5% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 15, 2021, there were 1,681 deaths in the state. 20.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.7% were from cancer and 7.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.4% 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.

Georgia top 10 causes of death in week ending May 15, 2021

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease34520.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)29717.7
Cerebrovascular diseases1136.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases905.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)694.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)623.7
Alzheimer's disease603.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis523.1
Diabetes mellitus523.1
Influenza and pneumonia150.9

Georgia Dementia deaths in week ending May 15, 2021
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1428.4

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