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13 people die in Montana with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 23, 2022

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There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Montana during the week ending July 23, 2022, no changes from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 23, 2022, there were 233 deaths in the state. 18.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.2% were from cancer and 5.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.6% 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 July 23, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending July 23, 2022Deaths in Week Ending July 16, 2022
Heart disease4436
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3349
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1911
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1313
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 1013
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 1011
Influenza and pneumonia0< 10

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending July 23, 2022
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending July 23, 2022Deaths in Week Ending July 16, 2022
Alzheimer disease and dementia2017

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