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43 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Alabama during week ending July 8

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There were 43 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Alabama in the week ending July 8, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Alabama, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 8, there were 1,086 deaths in the state. 25.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.9% were from cancer and 0.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.3% 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 July 8

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease27825.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)20518.9
Cerebrovascular diseases666.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases474.3
Alzheimer's disease434
Diabetes mellitus343.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis272.5
Influenza and pneumonia181.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)100.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.9

Alabama Dementia deaths in week ending July 8
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia908.3

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