In the week ending June 25, 2022, there were 1,710 deaths in the state. 20.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.1% were from cancer and 7.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.9% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 378 | 373 |
Heart disease | 351 | 380 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 98 | 74 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 94 | 110 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 73 | 61 |
Diabetes mellitus | 64 | 50 |
Alzheimer's disease | 62 | 69 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 57 | 39 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 35 | 37 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 22 | 17 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 170 | 165 |