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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Hawaii during week ending August 21

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There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Hawaii in the week ending August 21, making up less than 3.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 21, there were 302 deaths in the state. 19.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.9 percent were from cancer and 21.9 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.3 percent 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.

Hawaii top 10 causes of death in week ending August 21

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease5919.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4815.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)3310.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)3310.9
Cerebrovascular diseases165.3
Alzheimer's disease113.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 3.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 3.3
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 3.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 3.3

Hawaii Dementia deaths in week ending August 21
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia3411.3

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