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29 people die in Alaska with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending November 6

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There were 29 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Alaska during the week ending November 6, a 40.8 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending November 6, there were 100 deaths in the state. 14 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20 percent were from cancer and 53 percent 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.

Alaska top 10 causes of death in week ending November 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-11-06Number of Deaths 2021-10-30
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2949
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2446
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2019
Heart disease1417
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease00

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