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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Utah during week ending April 30

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Utah in the week ending April 30, making up less than 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in Utah, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending April 30, there were 274 deaths in the state. 23% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15% were from cancer and less than 3.6% were from COVID-19.

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.

Utah top 10 causes of death in week ending April 30

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease6323
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4115
Chronic lower respiratory diseases186.6
Alzheimer's disease176.2
Diabetes mellitus103.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 3.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 3.6
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 3.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 3.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 3.6

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