In the week ending May 8, 2021, there were 102 deaths in the state. 21.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.6% were from cancer and less than 9.8% 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, 2021
Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 8, 2021 | Deaths in Week Ending May 1, 2021 |
---|---|---|
Heart disease | 22 | 32 |
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 21 | 32 |
Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | 0 |
Diabetes mellitus | < 10 | < 10 |
Alzheimer's disease | < 10 | < 10 |
Chronic lower respiratory diseases | < 10 | 11 |
Cerebrovascular diseases | < 10 | < 10 |
COVID-19 (underlying cause) | < 10 | < 10 |
COVID-19 (multiple cause) | < 10 | < 10 |
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 0 | < 10 |