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13 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Maryland during week ending July 9

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There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Maryland in the week ending July 9, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Maryland, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 9, there were 665 deaths in the state. 22.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.5% were from cancer and 5.3% 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.

Maryland top 10 causes of death in week ending July 9

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)16324.5
Heart disease15022.6
Cerebrovascular diseases568.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases294.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)223.3
Diabetes mellitus192.9
Alzheimer's disease132
COVID-19 (underlying cause)132
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.5

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