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52 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending August 21

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There were 52 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending August 21, making up 2.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 21, there were 2,257 deaths in the state. 19.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19 percent were from cancer and 17.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.8 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.

Illinois top 10 causes of death in week ending August 21

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease44119.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)42919
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1998.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1898.4
Cerebrovascular diseases1084.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases914
Diabetes mellitus632.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis532.3
Alzheimer's disease522.3
Influenza and pneumonia301.3

Illinois Dementia deaths in week ending August 21
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1767.8

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