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20 people die in Alabama from influenza and pneumonia in week ending September 4

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There were 20 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending September 4, a 53.8 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 4, there were 1,526 deaths in the state. 18.6 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 11.7 percent were from cancer and 61.7 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 5 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 September 4

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
COVID-19 (multiple cause)481465
COVID-19 (underlying cause)460449
Heart disease284292
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)178191
Cerebrovascular diseases5666
Chronic lower respiratory diseases5067
Alzheimer's disease4055
Diabetes mellitus3243
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis3115
Influenza and pneumonia2013

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending September 4
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
Alzheimer disease and dementia7797

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