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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Colorado during week ending July 22

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado in the week ending July 22, making up less than 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Colorado, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 22, there were 824 deaths in the state. 17.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.1% were from cancer and less than 1.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.2% 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 July 22

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15719.1
Heart disease14217.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases425.1
Alzheimer's disease323.9
Cerebrovascular diseases323.9
Diabetes mellitus222.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.2

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending July 22
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia8410.2

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