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37 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending September 18

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There were 37 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending September 18, a 12.1 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 18, there were 2,139 deaths in the state. 21.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.1 percent were from cancer and 18.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8 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 September 18

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-18Number of Deaths 2021-09-11
Heart disease460454
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)451390
COVID-19 (multiple cause)215162
COVID-19 (underlying cause)188148
Chronic lower respiratory diseases90100
Cerebrovascular diseases87109
Alzheimer's disease8057
Diabetes mellitus6860
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis3733
Influenza and pneumonia2126

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending September 18
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-18Number of Deaths 2021-09-11
Alzheimer disease and dementia172135

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