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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending July 15

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending July 15, making up less than 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 195 deaths in the state. 21% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 23.6% were from cancer Additionally, 6.7% 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 July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4623.6
Heart disease4121
Cerebrovascular diseases136.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 5.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 5.1
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 5.1
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 5.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 5.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 5.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00

Delaware Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia136.7

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