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Less than 10 people die in Montana from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 10

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There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending July 10, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 10, there were 193 deaths in the state. 19.7 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.6 percent were from cancer and 5.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.4 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 10

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-07-10Number of Deaths 2021-07-03
Heart disease3859
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3440
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1010
Influenza and pneumonia< 100
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 1011
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending July 10
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-07-10Number of Deaths 2021-07-03
Alzheimer disease and dementia2017

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