In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 1,618 deaths in the state. 26.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.4% were from cancer and 8.4% 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 28, 2022
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022 |
---|---|---|
Heart disease | 430 | 426 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 330 | 371 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 93 | 89 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | 88 | 90 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 79 | 60 |
Alzheimer's disease | 68 | 67 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 57 | 41 |
Diabetes mellitus | 41 | 52 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 35 | 31 |
Influenza and pneumonia | 25 | 21 |