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36 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending June 17

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There were 36 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending June 17, a 29.4% decrease from the previous week, 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 DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 17Deaths in Week Ending June 10
Heart disease3651
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3434
Cerebrovascular diseases2318
Chronic lower respiratory diseases13< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)0< 10

Delaware Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 17Deaths in Week Ending June 10
Alzheimer disease and dementia1714

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