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1,144 people die from diseases of the heart in California during week ending June 17

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There were 1,144 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in California in the week ending June 17, making up 21.6% of total deaths by all causes in California, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 17, there were 5,289 deaths in the state. 21.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.3% were from cancer and 1.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.1% 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.

California top 10 causes of death in week ending June 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Cerebrovascular diseases3266.2
Alzheimer's disease2755.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2164.1
Diabetes mellitus1933.6
Influenza and pneumonia851.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis821.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)611.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)420.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)1,12421.3
Heart disease1,14421.6

California Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia4799.1

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