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33 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Alabama during week ending Jan. 8

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There were 33 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Alabama in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 5.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Jan. 8, there were 617 deaths in the state. 24.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16 percent were from cancer and 21.2 percent were from COVID-19.

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 Jan. 8

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease15024.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)9916
COVID-19 (multiple cause)6811
COVID-19 (underlying cause)6310.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases416.6
Alzheimer's disease335.3
Diabetes mellitus223.6
Cerebrovascular diseases223.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.8
Influenza and pneumonia101.6

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