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15 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Utah during week ending June 18

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There were 15 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Utah in the week ending June 18, making up 4.6% of total deaths by all causes in Utah, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 18, there were 326 deaths in the state. 22.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.4% were from cancer and less than 3.1% 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 June 18

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease7322.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6018.4
Alzheimer's disease195.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases185.5
Cerebrovascular diseases154.6
Diabetes mellitus134
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 3.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 3.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 3.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 3.1

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