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12 people die in North Carolina from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 29, 2021

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There were 12 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Carolina during the week ending May 29, 2021, a 20% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 29, 2021, there were 375 deaths in the state. 13.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16% were from cancer and 34.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.3% 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 May 29, 2021

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 29, 2021Deaths in Week Ending May 22, 2021
COVID-19 (multiple cause)6876
COVID-19 (underlying cause)6273
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6058
Heart disease5239
Chronic lower respiratory diseases18< 10
Alzheimer's disease1210
Cerebrovascular diseases1218
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10

North Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending May 29, 2021
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 29, 2021Deaths in Week Ending May 22, 2021
Alzheimer disease and dementia3131

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