In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 3,280 deaths in the state. 20% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.9% were from cancer and 3% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022 |
---|---|---|
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 684 | 708 |
Heart disease | 657 | 784 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 197 | 202 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 168 | 191 |
Alzheimer's disease | 164 | 157 |
Diabetes mellitus | 106 | 107 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 71 | 67 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 62 | 58 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 38 | 38 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 34 | 49 |