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Less than 10 people die in South Dakota from kidney disease in week ending September 11

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There were less than 10 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending September 11, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 11, there were 180 deaths in the state. 17.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.7 percent were from cancer and 21.1 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.1 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 11

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-11Number of Deaths 2021-09-04
Heart disease3236
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3033
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2028
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1827
Alzheimer's disease10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 100
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 1010

South Dakota Dementia deaths in week ending September 11
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-11Number of Deaths 2021-09-04
Alzheimer disease and dementia1111

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