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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Vermont during week ending May 8

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There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Vermont in the week ending May 8, making up less than 9.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Vermont, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 8, there were 103 deaths in the state. 21.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.4 percent were from cancer and less than 9.7 percent 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.

Vermont top 10 causes of death in week ending May 8

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease2221.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2120.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 9.7
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 9.7
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 9.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 9.7
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 9.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 9.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 9.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00

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