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16 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Texas during week ending July 16

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There were 16 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Texas in the week ending July 16, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Texas, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 16, there were 1,863 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.8% were from cancer and 9.7% 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.

Texas top 10 causes of death in week ending July 16

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease38820.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)38720.8
Cerebrovascular diseases1136.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1065.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases924.9
Alzheimer's disease914.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)754
Diabetes mellitus573.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis412.2
Influenza and pneumonia160.9

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