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96 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Michigan during week ending May 29

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There were 96 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending May 29, making up 4.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 29, there were 1,987 deaths in the state. 24.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.2 percent were from cancer and 17.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.6 percent 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.

Michigan top 10 causes of death in week ending May 29

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease47824.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)36118.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1879.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1628.2
Cerebrovascular diseases964.8
Alzheimer's disease814.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases773.9
Diabetes mellitus492.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis351.8
Influenza and pneumonia130.7

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending May 29
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1708.6

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