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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Maryland during week ending June 17

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Maryland in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.1% of total deaths by all causes in Maryland, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 17, there were 934 deaths in the state. 20.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.3% were from cancer and 1.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.6% 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 June 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)20822.3
Heart disease19220.6
Cerebrovascular diseases636.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases313.3
Diabetes mellitus242.6
Alzheimer's disease242.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)131.4
Influenza and pneumonia101.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis101.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.1

Maryland Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia9910.6

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