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50 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Alabama during week ending Dec. 24

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There were 50 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Alabama in the week ending Dec. 24, making up six% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 24, there were 836 deaths in the state. 26.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19% were from cancer and 5.1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 14.6% 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. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease21826.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15919
Cerebrovascular diseases536.3
Alzheimer's disease526.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases506
COVID-19 (multiple cause)253
Diabetes mellitus242.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis222.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)182.2
Influenza and pneumonia161.9

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia12214.6

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