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200 people die from diabetes mellitus in California during week ending June 24

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There were 200 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in California in the week ending June 24, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in California, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 5,267 deaths in the state. 20.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.5% were from cancer and 2.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.6% 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 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Cerebrovascular diseases3426.5
Alzheimer's disease2795.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2033.9
Diabetes mellitus2003.8
Influenza and pneumonia861.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)771.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis761.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)511
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)1,13521.5
Heart disease1,08320.6

California Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia5039.6

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