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30 people die from kidney disease in North Carolina during week ending June 18

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There were 30 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Carolina in the week ending June 18, making up 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in North Carolina, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 18, there were 1,285 deaths in the state. 21.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.3% were from cancer and 6% 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.

North Carolina top 10 causes of death in week ending June 18

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)29923.3
Heart disease28021.8
Cerebrovascular diseases937.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases604.7
Alzheimer's disease564.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)473.7
Diabetes mellitus332.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis302.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)302.3
Influenza and pneumonia120.9

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