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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Louisiana during week ending July 22

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Louisiana in the week ending July 22, making up less than 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 22, there were 721 deaths in the state. 25.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.2% were from cancer and less than 1.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.9% 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.

Louisiana top 10 causes of death in week ending July 22

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease18425.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15321.2
Cerebrovascular diseases517.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases354.9
Alzheimer's disease273.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis212.9
Diabetes mellitus192.6
Influenza and pneumonia101.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.4

Louisiana Dementia deaths in week ending July 22
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia648.9

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