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26 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Wisconsin during week ending Sept. 17

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There were 26 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Wisconsin in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 17, there were 758 deaths in the state. 21.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23% were from cancer and 5.7% 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 Sept. 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)17423
Heart disease16521.8
Cerebrovascular diseases405.3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases374.9
Alzheimer's disease263.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)263.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)172.2
Diabetes mellitus152
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.3

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