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29 people die in North Dakota from heart disease in week ending October 23

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There were 29 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Dakota during the week ending October 23, a 11.5 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending October 23, there were 181 deaths in the state. 16 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 12.2 percent were from cancer and 60.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.1 percent 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.

North Dakota top 10 causes of death in week ending October 23

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-23Number of Deaths 2021-10-16
COVID-19 (multiple cause)5753
COVID-19 (underlying cause)5247
Heart disease2926
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2229
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10

North Dakota Dementia deaths in week ending October 23
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-23Number of Deaths 2021-10-16
Alzheimer disease and dementia1114

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