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10 people die in Montana from cerebrovascular disease in week ending October 16

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There were 10 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending October 16, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending October 16, there were 336 deaths in the state. 15.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.4 percent were from cancer and 63.1 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8 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 16

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-16Number of Deaths 2021-10-09
COVID-19 (multiple cause)109106
COVID-19 (underlying cause)10397
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5541
Heart disease5346
Diabetes mellitus1010
Alzheimer's disease10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 100
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 1019

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending October 16
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-16Number of Deaths 2021-10-09
Alzheimer disease and dementia2719

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