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11 people die in Montana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending November 6

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There were 11 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending November 6, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 6, there were 295 deaths in the state. 15.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.3 percent were from cancer and 51.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.5 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 November 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
COVID-19 (multiple cause)7892
COVID-19 (underlying cause)7388
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4546
Heart disease4548
Chronic lower respiratory diseases11< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 1010

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending November 6
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
Alzheimer disease and dementia2219

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