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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending May 22, 2021

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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 May 22, 2021, making up less than 5.9% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 22, 2021, there were 170 deaths in the state. 21.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.7% were from cancer and less than 5.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10% 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 May 22, 2021

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4224.7
Heart disease3621.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 5.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 5.9
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 5.9
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 5.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 5.9
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 5.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 5.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 5.9

Delaware Dementia deaths in week ending May 22, 2021
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1710

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