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164 people die in Colorado from heart disease in week ending December 4

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There were 164 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado during the week ending December 4, no changes from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending December 4, there were 1,120 deaths in the state. 14.6 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 13.2 percent were from cancer and 45.7 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.9 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 December 4

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-12-04Number of Deaths 2021-11-27
COVID-19 (multiple cause)268264
COVID-19 (underlying cause)244249
Heart disease164164
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)148162
Chronic lower respiratory diseases5248
Alzheimer's disease3644
Cerebrovascular diseases3642
Diabetes mellitus2120
Influenza and pneumonia10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 1019

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending December 4
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-12-04Number of Deaths 2021-11-27
Alzheimer disease and dementia8993

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