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91 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Colorado during week ending December 25

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There were 91 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Colorado in the week ending December 25, making up 18.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Colorado, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending December 25, there were 501 deaths in the state. 15.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.8 percent were from cancer and 34.1 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 4.6 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 25

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)9118.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)8016
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)7915.8
Heart disease7615.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases326.4
Alzheimer's disease295.8
Cerebrovascular diseases204
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 2

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending December 25
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia234.6

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