There were 17 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Wyoming in the week ending July 10, making up 20 percent of total deaths by all causes in Wyoming, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In the week ending July 10, there were 85 deaths in the state. 20 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.5 percent were from cancer and less than 11.8 percent 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.
| Cause of Death | Cause of Death | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 17 | 20 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 14 | 16.5 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 10 | 11.8 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | < 11.8 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | < 10 | < 11.8 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | < 10 | < 11.8 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | < 10 | < 11.8 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | < 10 | < 11.8 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 0 | 0 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0 | 0 |
