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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Delaware during week ending June 17

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There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Delaware in the week ending June 17, making up less than 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 17, there were 180 deaths in the state. 20% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 18.9% were from cancer Additionally, 9.4% 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 June 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease3620
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3418.9
Cerebrovascular diseases2312.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases137.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 5.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 5.6
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 5.6
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 5.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 5.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00

Delaware Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia179.4

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