In the week ending June 25, there were 2,867 deaths in the state. 19.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.8% were from cancer and 10.9% 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.
Florida top 10 causes of death in week ending June 25
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 712 | 24.8 |
| Heart disease | 565 | 19.7 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 239 | 8.3 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 181 | 6.3 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 136 | 4.7 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 132 | 4.6 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 83 | 2.9 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 66 | 2.3 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 38 | 1.3 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 34 | 1.2 |
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