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15 people die in Indiana from influenza and pneumonia in week ending April 23, 2022

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There were 15 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Indiana during the week ending April 23, 2022, an increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending April 23, 2022, there were 719 deaths in the state. 21.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.9% were from cancer and 4.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.2% of deaths were from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

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 April 23, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending April 23, 2022Deaths in Week Ending April 16, 2022
Heart disease153107
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13689
Cerebrovascular diseases4323
Chronic lower respiratory diseases3828
Diabetes mellitus3416
Alzheimer's disease2515
COVID-19 (multiple cause)19< 10
Influenza and pneumonia15< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1413
COVID-19 (underlying cause)11< 10

Indiana Dementia deaths in week ending April 23, 2022
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending April 23, 2022Deaths in Week Ending April 16, 2022
Alzheimer disease and dementia8848

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