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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Montana during week ending March 5

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There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Montana in the week ending March 5, making up less than 11.1% of total deaths by all causes in Montana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 5, there were 90 deaths in the state. 15.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 28.9% were from cancer and less than 11.1% 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 March 5

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2628.9
Heart disease1415.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 11.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 11.1
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 11.1
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 11.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 11.1
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 11.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 11.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 11.1

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