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136 people die from diseases of the heart in Wisconsin during week ending Jan. 15

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There were 136 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Wisconsin in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 13.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Jan. 15, there were 984 deaths in the state. 13.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 10.7 percent were from cancer and 33.3 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.

Wisconsin top 10 causes of death in week ending Jan. 15

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)17918.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)14915.1
Heart disease13613.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)10510.7
Alzheimer's disease505.1
Cerebrovascular diseases394
Chronic lower respiratory diseases282.8
Diabetes mellitus171.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis121.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1

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