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247 people die in Colorado with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending November 27

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There were 247 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado during the week ending November 27, a 2.8 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 27, there were 1,143 deaths in the state. 14 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.2 percent were from cancer and 44.4 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8 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 27

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-27Number of Deaths 2021-11-20
COVID-19 (multiple cause)260271
COVID-19 (underlying cause)247254
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)162152
Heart disease160158
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4740
Alzheimer's disease4445
Cerebrovascular diseases4144
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis19< 10
Diabetes mellitus1819
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending November 27
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-27Number of Deaths 2021-11-20
Alzheimer disease and dementia92105

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