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Less than 10 people die in Colorado from influenza and pneumonia in week ending November 6

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There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado during the week ending November 6, a decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 6, there were 1,141 deaths in the state. 15.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 13.7 percent were from cancer and 39.9 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.5 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.

Colorado top 10 causes of death in week ending November 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
COVID-19 (multiple cause)236211
COVID-19 (underlying cause)219192
Heart disease172162
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)156179
Cerebrovascular diseases4944
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4843
Alzheimer's disease4526
Diabetes mellitus3417
Influenza and pneumonia< 1010
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 1010

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending November 6
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
Alzheimer disease and dementia9772

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