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17 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Wisconsin during week ending May 14

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There were 17 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Wisconsin in the week ending May 14, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, there were 660 deaths in the state. 25.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.8% were from cancer and 4.5% 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 May 14

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease16725.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13720.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases406.1
Alzheimer's disease395.9
Cerebrovascular diseases274.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)172.6
Diabetes mellitus132
COVID-19 (underlying cause)132
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.5

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