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11 people die from Alzheimer's disease in South Dakota during week ending July 17

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There were 11 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Dakota in the week ending July 17, making up seven percent of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 17, there were 157 deaths in the state. 17.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 28 percent were from cancer and less than 6.4 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.6 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.

South Dakota top 10 causes of death in week ending July 17

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4428
Heart disease2817.8
Alzheimer's disease117
Chronic lower respiratory diseases106.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 6.4
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 6.4
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 6.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 6.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 6.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00

South Dakota Dementia deaths in week ending July 17
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia127.6

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