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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Dakota during week ending May 7

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There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending May 7, making up less than 1000% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 7, there were less than 10 deaths in the state.

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 May 7

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 1000
Influenza and pneumonia00
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00
Diabetes mellitus00
Alzheimer's disease00
Cerebrovascular diseases00
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00
COVID-19 (multiple cause)00
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)00
Heart disease00

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