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50 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Maryland during week ending July 16

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There were 50 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Maryland in the week ending July 16, making up 7.4% of total deaths by all causes in Maryland, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 16, there were 678 deaths in the state. 23.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 26% were from cancer and 7.4% 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 16

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)17626
Heart disease15823.3
Cerebrovascular diseases507.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)324.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases294.3
Diabetes mellitus182.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)182.7
Alzheimer's disease172.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.5

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