In the week ending June 25, 2022, there were 3,407 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.2% were from cancer and 5.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.6% 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) | 721 | 762 |
Heart disease | 710 | 757 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 198 | 197 |
Alzheimer's disease | 161 | 185 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 158 | 155 |
Diabetes mellitus | 121 | 115 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 110 | 105 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 82 | 74 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 75 | 81 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 31 | 42 |
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 | 362 | 389 |