In the week ending June 24, there were 95 deaths in the state. 15.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 25.3% were from cancer
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 June 24
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending June 24 | Deaths in Week Ending June 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 24 | 24 |
| Heart disease | 15 | 18 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | < 10 | 0 |
| Diabetes mellitus | < 10 | < 10 |
| Alzheimer's disease | < 10 | < 10 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | < 10 | < 10 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | < 10 | < 10 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | < 10 | < 10 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 0 | < 10 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 0 | < 10 |
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