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428 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending July 29

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There were 428 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 21.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 29, there were 1,972 deaths in the state. 21.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.7% were from cancer and 1.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8% 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 July 29

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease42821.7
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)42721.7
Cerebrovascular diseases1145.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases733.7
Alzheimer's disease572.9
Diabetes mellitus512.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis412.1
Influenza and pneumonia271.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)130.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)100.5

Illinois Dementia deaths in week ending July 29
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1588

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