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15 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 23, 2022

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There were 15 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending April 23, 2022, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending April 23, 2022, there were 155 deaths in the state. 21.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.3% were from cancer and less than 6.5% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.4% 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 April 23, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending April 23, 2022Deaths in Week Ending April 16, 2022
Heart disease3431
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3339
Cerebrovascular diseases15< 10
Alzheimer's disease13< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 100
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10

Delaware Dementia deaths in week ending April 23, 2022
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending April 23, 2022Deaths in Week Ending April 16, 2022
Alzheimer disease and dementia1314

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