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Less than 10 people die in South Dakota from Alzheimer's disease in week ending September 4

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There were less than 10 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending September 4, a decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 4, there were 188 deaths in the state. 18.6 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.6 percent were from cancer and 28.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 5.9 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 September 4

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
Heart disease3525
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3341
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2713
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2611
Cerebrovascular diseases10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 1012
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis0< 10

South Dakota Dementia deaths in week ending September 4
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
Alzheimer disease and dementia1115

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