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21 people die from diabetes mellitus in Arkansas during week ending May 1

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There were 21 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Arkansas in the week ending May 1, making up 3.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 1, there were 634 deaths in the state. 23.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.7 percent were from cancer and 4.4 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.7 percent 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.

Arkansas top 10 causes of death in week ending May 1

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease14823.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13120.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases416.5
Cerebrovascular diseases335.2
Diabetes mellitus213.3
Alzheimer's disease203.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)162.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)121.9
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.6

Arkansas Dementia deaths in week ending May 1
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia497.7

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