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10 people die from kidney disease in Utah during week ending May 21

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There were 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Utah in the week ending May 21, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Utah, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 21, there were 304 deaths in the state. 22% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.8% were from cancer and less than 3.3% 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 May 21

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease6722
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5718.8
Alzheimer's disease154.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases154.9
Diabetes mellitus134.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis103.3
Cerebrovascular diseases103.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 3.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 3.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 3.3

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