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24 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Indiana during week ending June 25

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There were 24 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Indiana in the week ending June 25, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 25, there were 668 deaths in the state. 19% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24% were from cancer and 6.4% 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 June 25

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)16024
Heart disease12719
Chronic lower respiratory diseases497.3
Cerebrovascular diseases345.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)243.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis233.4
Diabetes mellitus233.4
Alzheimer's disease233.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)192.8
Influenza and pneumonia111.6

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