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34 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending October 30

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There were 34 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending October 30, a 15 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending October 30, there were 2,309 deaths in the state. 21.9 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18 percent were from cancer and 27.4 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.4 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 30

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-30Number of Deaths 2021-10-23
Heart disease505485
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)416418
COVID-19 (multiple cause)328349
COVID-19 (underlying cause)304324
Chronic lower respiratory diseases10798
Cerebrovascular diseases101101
Alzheimer's disease8167
Diabetes mellitus6167
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis3440
Influenza and pneumonia2634

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending October 30
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-30Number of Deaths 2021-10-23
Alzheimer disease and dementia170135

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