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140 people die from diseases of the heart in Indiana during week ending Aug. 13

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There were 140 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Indiana in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 19.5% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 13, there were 717 deaths in the state. 19.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.5% were from cancer and 7.4% 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 Aug. 13

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)17624.5
Heart disease14019.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases598.2
Diabetes mellitus314.3
Cerebrovascular diseases304.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)294
Alzheimer's disease273.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)243.3
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis162.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.4

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