Quantcast

Centennial State News

Monday, December 23, 2024

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Colorado during week ending April 30

Propofol

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado in the week ending April 30, making up less than 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Colorado, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending April 30, there were 410 deaths in the state. 14.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21% were from cancer and 2.4% 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 April 30

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)8621
Heart disease6014.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases307.3
Alzheimer's disease245.9
Cerebrovascular diseases184.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)102.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.4
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 2.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 2.4

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS