In the week ending May 14, 2022, there were 2,954 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.7% were from cancer and 4% 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 May 14, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 14, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 7, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 641 | 753 |
| Heart disease | 604 | 786 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 226 | 250 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 167 | 195 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 85 | 120 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 84 | 98 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 70 | 81 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 47 | 55 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 35 | 52 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 34 | 42 |
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