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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Kentucky during week ending July 29

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 29, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 29, there were 834 deaths in the state. 21.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.9% were from cancer and 1.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9% 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 29

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)19122.9
Heart disease18021.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases546.5
Cerebrovascular diseases364.3
Alzheimer's disease313.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis293.5
Diabetes mellitus182.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)121.4
Influenza and pneumonia111.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.2

Kentucky Dementia deaths in week ending July 29
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia759

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