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16 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Oct. 15

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There were 16 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 13.9% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Oct. 15, there were 115 deaths in the state. 13.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 33.9% were from cancer and less than 8.7% 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 Oct. 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3933.9
Heart disease1613.9
Cerebrovascular diseases1513
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 8.7
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 8.7
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 8.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 8.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 8.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 8.7
Influenza and pneumonia00

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