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10 people die in Montana with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 3

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There were 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Montana during the week ending July 3, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 3, there were 223 deaths in the state. 26.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.9 percent were from cancer and 4.5 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.6 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.

Montana top 10 causes of death in week ending July 3

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-07-03Number of Deaths 2021-06-26
Heart disease5951
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4039
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1113
COVID-19 (multiple cause)10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia0< 10

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending July 3
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-07-03Number of Deaths 2021-06-26
Alzheimer disease and dementia1713

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