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448 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending August 7

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There were 448 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending August 7, making up 23.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 7, there were 1,921 deaths in the state. 23.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.6 percent were from cancer and 4 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.7 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 August 7

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease44823.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)41521.6
Cerebrovascular diseases1005.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases904.7
Alzheimer's disease703.6
Diabetes mellitus512.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)432.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis341.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)341.8
Influenza and pneumonia180.9

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending August 7
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1477.7

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