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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Delaware during week ending May 21

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There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending May 21, making up less than 11.2% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 21, there were 89 deaths in the state. 22.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.6% were from cancer and less than 11.2% 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.

Delaware top 10 causes of death in week ending May 21

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease2022.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)1314.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 11.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 11.2
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 11.2
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 11.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 11.2
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 11.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 11.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 11.2

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