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91 people die in Montana with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending October 30

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There were 91 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Montana during the week ending October 30, a 5.8 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending October 30, there were 291 deaths in the state. 16.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.8 percent were from cancer and 61.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.5 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 30

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-30Number of Deaths 2021-10-23
COVID-19 (multiple cause)9186
COVID-19 (underlying cause)8779
Heart disease4854
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4636
Cerebrovascular diseases1012
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending October 30
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-30Number of Deaths 2021-10-23
Alzheimer disease and dementia1923

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