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467 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending June 26

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There were 467 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending June 26, making up 24.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 26, there were 1,907 deaths in the state. 24.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.1 percent were from cancer and 4.9 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.6 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 June 26

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease46724.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)38320.1
Cerebrovascular diseases944.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases934.9
Alzheimer's disease774
Diabetes mellitus593.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)532.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)412.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis392
Influenza and pneumonia241.3

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending June 26
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1457.6

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