There were less than 10 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Hawaii in the week ending Oct. 22, making up less than 52.6% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending Oct. 22, there were 19 deaths in the state. Less than 52.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease and less than 52.6% were from cancer
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 | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 52.6 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | < 52.6 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | < 10 | < 52.6 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | < 10 | < 52.6 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | < 10 | < 52.6 |
| Heart disease | < 10 | < 52.6 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0 | 0 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 0 | 0 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 0 | 0 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 0 | 0 |
