In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 3,441 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.7% were from cancer and 6% 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 28, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 745 | 818 |
| Heart disease | 703 | 751 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 290 | 279 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 175 | 192 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 123 | 98 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 116 | 122 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 99 | 107 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 85 | 58 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 58 | 71 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 35 | 54 |
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