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67 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Florida during week ending July 15

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There were 67 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida in the week ending July 15, making up 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Florida, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 4,292 deaths in the state. 21.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.4% were from cancer and 2.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.5% 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 July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)91921.4
Heart disease91121.2
Cerebrovascular diseases3217.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2114.9
Diabetes mellitus1222.8
Alzheimer's disease1022.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)671.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis581.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)441
Influenza and pneumonia340.8

Florida Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia3247.5

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