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19 people die in Alabama from kidney disease in week ending November 6

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There were 19 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending November 6, a 9.5 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 6, there were 1,101 deaths in the state. 22.7 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.4 percent were from cancer and 13.9 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.7 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 November 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
Heart disease250250
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)181182
COVID-19 (multiple cause)8297
COVID-19 (underlying cause)7190
Chronic lower respiratory diseases6149
Cerebrovascular diseases6044
Alzheimer's disease4943
Diabetes mellitus3826
Influenza and pneumonia2412
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1921

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending November 6
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
Alzheimer disease and dementia8589

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