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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Hawaii during week ending Sept. 24

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There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Hawaii in the week ending Sept. 24, making up less than 6.7% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 24, there were 150 deaths in the state. 20% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18% were from cancer and less than 6.7% 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. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease3020
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2718
Cerebrovascular diseases138.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 6.7
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 6.7
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 6.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 6.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 6.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 6.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00

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