In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 4,692 deaths in the state. 20.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22% were from cancer and 5.4% were from COVID-19.
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 May 28, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 979 | 1,032 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 332 | 299 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 265 | 279 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 200 | 192 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 166 | 178 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 143 | 121 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 111 | 78 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 86 | 79 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 75 | 79 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 1,030 | 1,083 |
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