In the week ending June 4, 2022, there were 3,557 deaths in the state. 21.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.9% were from cancer and 6.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.2% 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.
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 |
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Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 815 | 746 |
Heart disease | 779 | 707 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 269 | 292 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 192 | 175 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 146 | 123 |
Diabetes mellitus | 125 | 99 |
Alzheimer's disease | 118 | 116 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 95 | 85 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 64 | 58 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 43 | 35 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 329 | 359 |