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14 people die in Maryland from kidney disease in week ending September 11

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There were 14 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Maryland during the week ending September 11, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 11, there were 1,063 deaths in the state. 19.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.5 percent were from cancer and 20 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.2 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 11

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-11Number of Deaths 2021-09-04
Heart disease204242
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)186220
COVID-19 (multiple cause)11289
COVID-19 (underlying cause)10182
Cerebrovascular diseases8266
Chronic lower respiratory diseases3442
Diabetes mellitus2833
Alzheimer's disease1726
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis14< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10

Maryland Dementia deaths in week ending September 11
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-11Number of Deaths 2021-09-04
Alzheimer disease and dementia7793

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