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276 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Indiana during week ending Jan. 22

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There were 276 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana in the week ending Jan. 22, making up 24.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Indiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Jan. 22, there were 1,124 deaths in the state. 16.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.4 percent were from cancer and 52.4 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.

Indiana top 10 causes of death in week ending Jan. 22

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)31327.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)27624.6
Heart disease18416.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)17315.4
Cerebrovascular diseases665.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases625.5
Diabetes mellitus383.4
Alzheimer's disease332.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis302.7
Influenza and pneumonia161.4

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