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13 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Utah during week ending Aug. 13

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There were 13 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Utah in the week ending Aug. 13, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Utah, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 13, there were 324 deaths in the state. 20.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.1% were from cancer and 7.1% 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 Aug. 13

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6520.1
Heart disease6520.1
Cerebrovascular diseases185.6
Alzheimer's disease134
Chronic lower respiratory diseases134
COVID-19 (multiple cause)134
Diabetes mellitus113.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)103.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 3.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 3.1

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