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27 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Indiana during week ending Sept. 10

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There were 27 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana in the week ending Sept. 10, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Sept. 10, there were 739 deaths in the state. 22.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.4% were from cancer and 8.7% 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 Sept. 10

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)18024.4
Heart disease16322.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases608.1
Cerebrovascular diseases395.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)375
COVID-19 (underlying cause)273.7
Alzheimer's disease233.1
Diabetes mellitus162.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis141.9
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.4

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