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66 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending August 28

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There were 66 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending August 28, a 10.8 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 28, there were 1,962 deaths in the state. 23.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.6 percent were from cancer and 10.4 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 August 28

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-28Number of Deaths 2021-08-21
Heart disease453470
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)423386
COVID-19 (multiple cause)107109
Cerebrovascular diseases99118
COVID-19 (underlying cause)9899
Chronic lower respiratory diseases9797
Diabetes mellitus6754
Alzheimer's disease6674
Influenza and pneumonia2125
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1640

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending August 28
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-28Number of Deaths 2021-08-21
Alzheimer disease and dementia150155

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