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39 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending June 24

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There were 39 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending June 24, a 8.3% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 214 deaths in the state. 18.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.8% were from cancer and less than 4.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.9% 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 24

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 24Deaths in Week Ending June 17
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5134
Heart disease3936
Cerebrovascular diseases2523
Alzheimer's disease10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 1013
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 100
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10

Delaware Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 24Deaths in Week Ending June 17
Alzheimer disease and dementia1917

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