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178 people die from diseases of the heart in Wisconsin during week ending Aug. 6

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There were 178 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Wisconsin in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 23.4% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 6, there were 762 deaths in the state. 23.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.8% were from cancer and 6.4% 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 Aug. 6

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease17823.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15119.8
Cerebrovascular diseases425.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases415.4
Alzheimer's disease395.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)314.1
Diabetes mellitus212.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)182.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis162.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.3

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