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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in North Dakota during week ending Dec. 24

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There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in North Dakota in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 7.9% of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 24, there were 127 deaths in the state. 18.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.9% were from cancer and less than 7.9% 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.

North Dakota top 10 causes of death in week ending Dec. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2418.9
Heart disease2418.9
Cerebrovascular diseases107.9
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 7.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 7.9
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 7.9
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 7.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 7.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 7.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 7.9

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