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14 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending March 19, 2022

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There were 14 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending March 19, 2022, making up 24.1% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 19, 2022, there were 58 deaths in the state. 24.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 17.2% were from cancer

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 March 19, 2022

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease1424.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)1017.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 17.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 17.2
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 17.2
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 17.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 17.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 17.2
Cerebrovascular diseases00
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00

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