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239 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending October 9

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There were 239 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending October 9, no changes from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending October 9, there were 2,116 deaths in the state. 22.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.3 percent were from cancer and 22 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.9 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 October 9

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-09Number of Deaths 2021-10-02
Heart disease471469
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)387432
COVID-19 (multiple cause)239239
COVID-19 (underlying cause)227220
Cerebrovascular diseases108116
Chronic lower respiratory diseases87105
Alzheimer's disease7091
Diabetes mellitus6050
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis3248
Influenza and pneumonia2723

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending October 9
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-09Number of Deaths 2021-10-02
Alzheimer disease and dementia146180

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