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26 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Wisconsin during week ending July 9

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There were 26 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Wisconsin in the week ending July 9, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 9, there were 684 deaths in the state. 21.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.8% were from cancer and 6.6% 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 July 9

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15622.8
Heart disease14721.5
Cerebrovascular diseases385.6
Alzheimer's disease304.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases304.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)263.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)192.8
Diabetes mellitus131.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis121.8
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.5

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