In the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, there were 2,087 deaths in the state. 22.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.5% were from cancer and 9.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.1% 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 Nov. 12, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Nov. 5, 2022 |
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Heart disease | 469 | 511 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 408 | 416 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 118 | 142 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 92 | 90 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 82 | 75 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 79 | 96 |
Diabetes mellitus | 52 | 49 |
Alzheimer's disease | 51 | 36 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 37 | 39 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 34 | 36 |
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Nov. 12, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Nov. 5, 2022 |
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Alzheimer disease and dementia | 190 | 183 |