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43 people die from diseases of the heart in Hawaii during week ending July 15

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There were 43 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Hawaii in the week ending July 15, making up 18.9% of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 228 deaths in the state. 18.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.9% were from cancer and less than 4.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.1% 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 July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5021.9
Heart disease4318.9
Cerebrovascular diseases187.9
Alzheimer's disease125.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 4.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 4.4
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 4.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 4.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 4.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 4.4

Hawaii Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia2310.1

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