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25 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Alabama during week ending Sept. 24

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There were 25 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Alabama in the week ending Sept. 24, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 24, there were 619 deaths in the state. 25.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.4% were from cancer and 6.8% 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 Sept. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease16025.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)10817.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases436.9
Cerebrovascular diseases345.5
Alzheimer's disease325.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)254
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis203.2
Diabetes mellitus193.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)172.7
Influenza and pneumonia121.9

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