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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Montana during week ending May 15, 2021

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There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Montana in the week ending May 15, 2021, making up less than 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in Montana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 15, 2021, there were 194 deaths in the state. 15.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.6% were from cancer and 5.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.3% 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 May 15, 2021

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4221.6
Heart disease3015.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases147.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)105.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 5.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 5.2
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 5.2
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 5.2
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 5.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 5.2

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending May 15, 2021
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia2010.3

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