In the week ending July 9, there were 2,908 deaths in the state. 19.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.1% were from cancer and 12.1% 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 July 9
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 700 | 24.1 |
| Heart disease | 576 | 19.8 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 219 | 7.5 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 210 | 7.2 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 142 | 4.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 124 | 4.3 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 98 | 3.4 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 96 | 3.3 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 41 | 1.4 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 30 | 1 |
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