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49 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending May 14

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There were 49 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending May 14, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, there were 1,191 deaths in the state. 23.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.3% were from cancer and 6.8% were from COVID-19.

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 May 14

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease28023.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)27723.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases675.6
Cerebrovascular diseases574.8
Alzheimer's disease524.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)494.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)322.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis242
Diabetes mellitus231.9
Influenza and pneumonia141.2

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