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14 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kentucky during week ending Oct. 15

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There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 3.5% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Oct. 15, there were 404 deaths in the state. 20% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 25% 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 Oct. 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)10125
Heart disease8120
COVID-19 (multiple cause)245.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases215.2
Cerebrovascular diseases174.2
Alzheimer's disease164
COVID-19 (underlying cause)143.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis133.2
Diabetes mellitus123
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.5

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