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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Montana during week ending Sept. 3

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There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Montana in the week ending Sept. 3, making up less than 9.3% of total deaths by all causes in Montana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 3, there were 107 deaths in the state. 25.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.6% were from cancer and less than 9.3% 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 Sept. 3

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease2725.2
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2220.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 9.3
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 9.3
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 9.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 9.3
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 9.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 9.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 9.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00

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