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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Montana during week ending Feb. 12

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There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Montana in the week ending Feb. 12, making up less than 7.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Montana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 12, there were 130 deaths in the state. 20 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.5 percent were from cancer and 39.2 percent were from COVID-19.

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 Feb. 12

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2922.3
Heart disease2620
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2418.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2216.9
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 7.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 7.7
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 7.7
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 7.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 7.7
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 7.7

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