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46 people die in Indiana with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 2, 2022

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There were 46 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Indiana during the week ending July 2, 2022, a 15% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 2, 2022, there were 1,067 deaths in the state. 21.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23% were from cancer and 7.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.9% 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 July 2, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending July 2, 2022Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)245230
Heart disease233226
Chronic lower respiratory diseases7583
Cerebrovascular diseases5959
Diabetes mellitus4842
COVID-19 (multiple cause)4640
COVID-19 (underlying cause)3631
Alzheimer's disease3138
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis2934
Influenza and pneumonia1417

Indiana Dementia deaths in week ending July 2, 2022
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending July 2, 2022Deaths in Week Ending June 25, 2022
Alzheimer disease and dementia95127

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