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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Wyoming during week ending June 24

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There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Wyoming in the week ending June 24, making up less than 10.9% of total deaths by all causes in Wyoming, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 92 deaths in the state. 21.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 21.7% were from cancer

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 June 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2021.7
Heart disease2021.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10.9
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10.9
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10.9
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00
COVID-19 (multiple cause)00

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