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383 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending Aug. 13

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There were 383 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 25.1% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 13, there were 1,523 deaths in the state. 25.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.6% were from cancer and 7% 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 Aug. 13

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease38325.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)34422.6
Cerebrovascular diseases986.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases795.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)704.6
Diabetes mellitus523.4
Alzheimer's disease483.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)372.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis251.6
Influenza and pneumonia110.7

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