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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Kentucky during week ending Aug. 6

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There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kentucky in the week ending Aug. 6, making up less than 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 6, there were 417 deaths in the state. 24.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 30.5% were from cancer and 9.4% 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.

Kentucky top 10 causes of death in week ending Aug. 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)12730.5
Heart disease10124.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases256
COVID-19 (multiple cause)245.8
Cerebrovascular diseases235.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)153.6
Diabetes mellitus133.1
Alzheimer's disease133.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.4

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