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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Utah during week ending July 15

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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 July 15, making up less than 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Utah, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 399 deaths in the state. 19% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17% were from cancer and less than 2.5% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.3% 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.

Utah top 10 causes of death in week ending July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease7619
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6817
Alzheimer's disease164
Chronic lower respiratory diseases143.5
Cerebrovascular diseases102.5
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.5
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 2.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 2.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 2.5

Utah Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia4110.3

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