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30 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending September 11

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There were 30 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending September 11, a 21.1 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 11, there were 1,214 deaths in the state. 11.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 11.9 percent were from cancer and 79.3 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 5.8 percent 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.

North Carolina top 10 causes of death in week ending September 11

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-11Number of Deaths 2021-09-04
COVID-19 (multiple cause)493520
COVID-19 (underlying cause)470500
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)145150
Heart disease136125
Cerebrovascular diseases4222
Alzheimer's disease3038
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2520
Diabetes mellitus1920
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10

North Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending September 11
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-11Number of Deaths 2021-09-04
Alzheimer disease and dementia7076

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