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23 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky during week ending July 3

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There were 23 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 3, making up 2.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 3, there were 925 deaths in the state. 21.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.3 percent were from cancer and 5.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.1 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.

Kentucky top 10 causes of death in week ending July 3

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease19721.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)18820.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases646.9
Cerebrovascular diseases505.4
Diabetes mellitus313.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)303.2
Alzheimer's disease232.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis222.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)222.4
Influenza and pneumonia101.1

Kentucky Dementia deaths in week ending July 3
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia758.1

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