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23 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Arkansas during week ending Dec. 24

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There were 23 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Arkansas in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 24, there were 614 deaths in the state. 29.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16% were from cancer and 5.9% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 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.

Arkansas top 10 causes of death in week ending Dec. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease18329.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)9816
Chronic lower respiratory diseases528.5
Alzheimer's disease264.2
Cerebrovascular diseases264.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)233.7
Influenza and pneumonia223.6
Diabetes mellitus223.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis152.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)132.1

Arkansas Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia559

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