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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Wisconsin during week ending July 15

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Wisconsin in the week ending July 15, 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 July 15, there were 1,058 deaths in the state. 21.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.8% were from cancer and less than 0.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.8% 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 July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)23121.8
Heart disease22821.6
Cerebrovascular diseases494.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases444.2
Alzheimer's disease373.5
Diabetes mellitus333.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis131.2
Influenza and pneumonia100.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 0.9

Wisconsin Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia938.8

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