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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Alabama during week ending Oct. 1

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There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Alabama in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Oct. 1, there were 588 deaths in the state. 25.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.1% were from cancer and 5.3% 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 Oct. 1

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease15025.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13022.1
Cerebrovascular diseases478
Chronic lower respiratory diseases305.1
Alzheimer's disease233.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)172.9
Influenza and pneumonia142.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)142.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.7
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 1.7

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