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34 people die in Alabama from diabetes mellitus in week ending Feb. 12

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There were 34 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Alabama during the week ending Feb. 12, a 10.5 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 12, there were 1,084 deaths in the state. 20.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 12.2 percent were from cancer and 45.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.5 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 Feb. 12

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-12Number of Deaths 2022-02-05
COVID-19 (multiple cause)259322
COVID-19 (underlying cause)237295
Heart disease225279
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)132181
Chronic lower respiratory diseases5462
Cerebrovascular diseases4748
Alzheimer's disease4667
Diabetes mellitus3438
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1921
Influenza and pneumonia1613

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending Feb. 12
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-12Number of Deaths 2022-02-05
Alzheimer disease and dementia92128

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