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11 people die from diseases of the heart in Wyoming during week ending Aug. 27

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There were 11 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Wyoming in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 19.3% of total deaths by all causes in Wyoming, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 27, there were 57 deaths in the state. 19.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, less than 17.5% were from cancer and less than 17.5% 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.

Wyoming top 10 causes of death in week ending Aug. 27

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease1119.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 17.5
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 17.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 17.5
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 17.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 17.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 17.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)< 10< 17.5
Influenza and pneumonia00
Diabetes mellitus00

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