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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Hawaii during week ending Sept. 3

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii in the week ending Sept. 3, making up less than 6.8% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 3, there were 147 deaths in the state. 15% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.1% were from cancer and less than 6.8% were from COVID-19.

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 Sept. 3

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3423.1
Heart disease2215
Alzheimer's disease128.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 6.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 6.8
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 6.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 6.8
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 6.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 6.8
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 6.8

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