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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Colorado during week ending Feb. 12

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There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Colorado in the week ending Feb. 12, making up less than 1.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Colorado, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 12, there were 565 deaths in the state. 14.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.8 percent were from cancer and 29.6 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 Feb. 12

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)9516.8
COVID-19 (multiple cause)9316.5
Heart disease8014.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)7413.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases325.7
Cerebrovascular diseases295.1
Alzheimer's disease183.2
Diabetes mellitus132.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.8

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