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14 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending November 20

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There were 14 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending November 20, a 22.2 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 20, there were 180 deaths in the state. 16.7 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.8 percent were from cancer and 20.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.2 percent 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.

Delaware top 10 causes of death in week ending November 20

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-20Number of Deaths 2021-11-13
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3247
Heart disease3031
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2017
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1712
Cerebrovascular diseases1418
Alzheimer's disease10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 100
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 1015

Delaware Dementia deaths in week ending November 20
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-20Number of Deaths 2021-11-13
Alzheimer disease and dementia2222

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