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38 people die in Arkansas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending March 12

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There were 38 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending March 12, a 2.6% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 12, there were 486 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 15.6% were from cancer and 16.3% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.1% 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 March 12

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 12Deaths in Week Ending March 5
Heart disease101139
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)7692
COVID-19 (multiple cause)4257
Chronic lower respiratory diseases3839
COVID-19 (underlying cause)3749
Cerebrovascular diseases3223
Alzheimer's disease2627
Diabetes mellitus1531
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 1018

Arkansas Dementia deaths in week ending March 12
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 12Deaths in Week Ending March 5
Alzheimer disease and dementia4455

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