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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

60 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending June 12

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There were 60 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending June 12, making up 3.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 12, there were 1,959 deaths in the state. 23.9 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.7 percent were from cancer and 10.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7 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 June 12

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease46823.9
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)40520.7
Cerebrovascular diseases1105.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1075.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)934.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases884.5
Alzheimer's disease643.3
Diabetes mellitus603.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis361.8
Influenza and pneumonia170.9

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending June 12
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1377

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