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66 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Colorado during week ending Jan. 8

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There were 66 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 10.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Colorado, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Jan. 8, there were 625 deaths in the state. 18.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15 percent were from cancer and 23.5 percent were from COVID-19.

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 Jan. 8

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease11418.2
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)9415
COVID-19 (multiple cause)8113
COVID-19 (underlying cause)6610.6
Cerebrovascular diseases345.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases335.3
Alzheimer's disease213.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.6
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 1.6

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