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41 people die from diseases of the heart in Idaho during week ending May 1

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There were 41 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Idaho in the week ending May 1, making up 15.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Idaho, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 1, there were 270 deaths in the state. 15.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.1 percent were from cancer and 8.1 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7 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.

Idaho top 10 causes of death in week ending May 1

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5721.1
Heart disease4115.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases165.9
Diabetes mellitus155.6
Cerebrovascular diseases124.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)124.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)103.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 3.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 3.7
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 3.7

Idaho Dementia deaths in week ending May 1
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia197

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