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37 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Alabama during week ending Dec. 17

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There were 37 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Alabama in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 17, there were 891 deaths in the state. 28.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18% were from cancer and 6.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.2% 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 Dec. 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease25728.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)16018
Chronic lower respiratory diseases586.5
Cerebrovascular diseases515.7
Alzheimer's disease374.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)374.2
Influenza and pneumonia252.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)242.7
Diabetes mellitus232.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis171.9

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia829.2

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