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37 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Mississippi during week ending Aug. 5

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There were 37 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Mississippi in the week ending Aug. 5, making up 6.5% of total deaths by all causes in Mississippi, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 5, there were 570 deaths in the state. 27.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.4% were from cancer and less than 1.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.8% 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.

Mississippi top 10 causes of death in week ending Aug. 5

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease15927.9
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)12221.4
Alzheimer's disease376.5
Cerebrovascular diseases284.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases274.7
Diabetes mellitus162.8
Influenza and pneumonia101.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.8
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.8

Mississippi Dementia deaths in week ending Aug. 5
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia508.8

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