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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Colorado during week ending Aug. 5

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Colorado in the week ending Aug. 5, making up less than 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Colorado, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 5, there were 785 deaths in the state. 18.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.3% were from cancer and less than 1.3% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.5% 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 Aug. 5

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15920.3
Heart disease14718.7
Cerebrovascular diseases405.1
Alzheimer's disease334.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases273.4
Diabetes mellitus151.9
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.3

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending Aug. 5
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia9011.5

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