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12 people die in Montana from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 25, 2022

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There were 12 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending June 25, 2022, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 25, 2022, there were 174 deaths in the state. 20.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 25.3% were from cancer and less than 5.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8% 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 June 25, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4447
Heart disease3532
Chronic lower respiratory diseases12< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 100
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending June 25, 2022
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022Deaths in Week Ending June 18, 2022
Alzheimer disease and dementia1412

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