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10 people die in Hawaii from Alzheimer's disease in week ending November 20

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There were 10 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending November 20, no changes from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 20, there were 213 deaths in the state. 16 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.6 percent were from cancer and 4.7 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.7 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 November 20

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-20Number of Deaths 2021-11-13
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4658
Heart disease3441
Cerebrovascular diseases1920
Alzheimer's disease1010
COVID-19 (multiple cause)10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 1010
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10

Hawaii Dementia deaths in week ending November 20
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-20Number of Deaths 2021-11-13
Alzheimer disease and dementia2524

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