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10 people die in South Dakota from Alzheimer's disease in week ending November 6

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There were 10 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending November 6, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 6, there were 206 deaths in the state. 18.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.9 percent were from cancer and 23.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.8 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 November 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4128
Heart disease3837
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2526
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2425
Cerebrovascular diseases1213
Diabetes mellitus11< 10
Alzheimer's disease10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 1013
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis0< 10

South Dakota Dementia deaths in week ending November 6
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
Alzheimer disease and dementia1414

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