There were 17 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending June 4, 2022, a 30.8% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending June 4, 2022, there were 205 deaths in the state. 21% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.1% were from cancer and 5.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.2% 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.
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 43 | 48 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 31 | 45 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 17 | 13 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 12 | < 10 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 11 | < 10 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 10 | < 10 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 10 |
| Diabetes mellitus | < 10 | < 10 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | < 10 | < 10 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 4, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 25 | 24 |
