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48 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Alabama during week ending August 21

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There were 48 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Alabama in the week ending August 21, making up 3.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 21, there were 1,551 deaths in the state. 20.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 12.8 percent were from cancer and 52.4 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.1 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 21

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)41526.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)39725.6
Heart disease31520.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)19812.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases764.9
Cerebrovascular diseases593.8
Alzheimer's disease483.1
Diabetes mellitus312
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis261.7
Influenza and pneumonia191.2

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending August 21
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia946.1

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