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10 people die in Montana from diabetes mellitus in week ending October 9

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There were 10 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending October 9, a 33.3 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending October 9, there were 334 deaths in the state. 13.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 12.3 percent were from cancer and 60.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 5.7 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 October 9

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-09Number of Deaths 2021-10-02
COVID-19 (multiple cause)10675
COVID-19 (underlying cause)9768
Heart disease4539
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4144
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1912
Diabetes mellitus1015
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia0< 10

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending October 9
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-09Number of Deaths 2021-10-02
Alzheimer disease and dementia1922

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