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51 people die in Alabama from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 22

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There were 51 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Jan. 22, a 25 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Jan. 22, there were 1,055 deaths in the state. 22.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.7 percent were from cancer and 37 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.2 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 Jan. 22

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-01-22Number of Deaths 2022-01-15
Heart disease233292
COVID-19 (multiple cause)206205
COVID-19 (underlying cause)184177
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)155177
Alzheimer's disease5168
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4868
Cerebrovascular diseases4655
Diabetes mellitus2432
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis2218
Influenza and pneumonia2017

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending Jan. 22
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-01-22Number of Deaths 2022-01-15
Alzheimer disease and dementia86125

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