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12 people die from diabetes mellitus in Alabama during week ending Oct. 8

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There were 12 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Alabama in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Oct. 8, there were 556 deaths in the state. 26.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.3% were from cancer and less than 1.8% 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 Oct. 8

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease14526.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)11320.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases498.8
Alzheimer's disease335.9
Cerebrovascular diseases335.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis173.1
Diabetes mellitus122.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.8
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.8

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