In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 1,788 deaths in the state. 23.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21% were from cancer and 11.5% 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.
New York state 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 413 | 400 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 375 | 366 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 118 | 122 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 88 | 83 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 75 | 76 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 62 | 73 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 52 | 47 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 43 | 43 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 38 | 48 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 25 | 37 |
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