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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Wisconsin during week ending June 17

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Wisconsin in the week ending June 17, making up less than 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 17, there were 1,059 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.8% were from cancer and less than 0.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.3% of deaths were from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

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 June 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)22020.8
Heart disease21620.4
Cerebrovascular diseases434.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases403.8
Alzheimer's disease393.7
Diabetes mellitus242.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis191.8
Influenza and pneumonia121.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 0.9

Wisconsin Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia999.3

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