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34 people die in Colorado from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Feb. 12

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There were 34 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado during the week ending Feb. 12, a 29.2 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 12, there were 648 deaths in the state. 13.7 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.3 percent were from cancer and 28.4 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 Feb. 12

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-12Number of Deaths 2022-02-05
COVID-19 (multiple cause)102186
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)99123
Heart disease89126
COVID-19 (underlying cause)82151
Cerebrovascular diseases3628
Chronic lower respiratory diseases3448
Alzheimer's disease2036
Diabetes mellitus1718
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending Feb. 12
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-12Number of Deaths 2022-02-05
Alzheimer disease and dementia5282

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