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267 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Florida during week ending May 29

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There were 267 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Florida in the week ending May 29, making up 5.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 29, there were 4,506 deaths in the state. 20.6 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.9 percent were from cancer and 9.9 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.8 percent 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.

Florida top 10 causes of death in week ending May 29

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease92820.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)89719.9
Cerebrovascular diseases2675.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2385.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2074.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2024.5
Diabetes mellitus1553.4
Alzheimer's disease952.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis581.3
Influenza and pneumonia451

Florida Dementia deaths in week ending May 29
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia3527.8

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