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19 people die from kidney disease in Maryland during week ending Sept. 17

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There were 19 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Maryland in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Maryland, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 17, there were 704 deaths in the state. 21.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.3% were from cancer and 9.7% 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 Sept. 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)16423.3
Heart disease14921.2
Cerebrovascular diseases456.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)415.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases294.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)273.8
Diabetes mellitus202.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis192.7
Alzheimer's disease152.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.4

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