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24 people die from diseases of the heart in Montana during week ending Aug. 13

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There were 24 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Montana in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 24% of total deaths by all causes in Montana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 13, there were 100 deaths in the state. 24% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20% were from cancer and less than 10% 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 Aug. 13

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease2424
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2020
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
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10

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