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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Arkansas during week ending June 17

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 17, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 17, there were 627 deaths in the state. 24.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.5% were from cancer and less than 1.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.5% 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 June 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease15324.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)11618.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases355.6
Diabetes mellitus294.6
Cerebrovascular diseases254
Alzheimer's disease233.7
Influenza and pneumonia101.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.6

Arkansas Dementia deaths in week ending June 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia477.5

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