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Monday, November 4, 2024

89 people die in Maryland with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending September 4

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There were 89 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Maryland during the week ending September 4, a 36.9 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 4, there were 1,103 deaths in the state. 21.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.9 percent were from cancer and 15.5 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.4 percent 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.

Maryland top 10 causes of death in week ending September 4

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
Heart disease241206
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)220187
COVID-19 (multiple cause)8965
COVID-19 (underlying cause)8258
Cerebrovascular diseases6662
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4138
Diabetes mellitus3324
Alzheimer's disease2616
Influenza and pneumonia< 1013
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 1012

Maryland Dementia deaths in week ending September 4
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
Alzheimer disease and dementia9375

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