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20 people die in Vermont from heart disease in week ending Feb. 19

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There were 20 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Vermont during the week ending Feb. 19, a 13 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Feb. 19, there were 85 deaths in the state. 23.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.7 percent were from cancer and 14.1 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 Feb. 19

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2022-02-19Number of Deaths 2022-02-12
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2128
Heart disease2023
COVID-19 (multiple cause)12< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia0< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis0< 10
Diabetes mellitus0< 10

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