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208 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Alabama during week ending August 7

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There were 208 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama in the week ending August 7, making up 16 percent of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 7, there were 1,296 deaths in the state. 21.7 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15 percent were from cancer and 33.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.2 percent 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.

Alabama top 10 causes of death in week ending August 7

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease28121.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)22217.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)20816
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)19415
Cerebrovascular diseases705.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases554.2
Alzheimer's disease433.3
Diabetes mellitus292.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis191.5
Influenza and pneumonia151.2

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending August 7
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia937.2

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