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20 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending Dec. 17

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There were 20 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 17, there were 1,030 deaths in the state. 24.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.9% were from cancer and 6.1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 18.6% 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 Dec. 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease25124.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)22621.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases525
Cerebrovascular diseases525
Alzheimer's disease444.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)424.1
Diabetes mellitus333.2
Influenza and pneumonia222.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)212
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis201.9

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia19218.6

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