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38 people die in Arkansas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 24

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There were 38 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending June 24, a 52% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 634 deaths in the state. 24.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.1% were from cancer and less than 1.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.6% 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 24

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 24Deaths in Week Ending June 17
Heart disease155153
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)115116
Cerebrovascular diseases3825
Chronic lower respiratory diseases3235
Diabetes mellitus3129
Alzheimer's disease2523
Influenza and pneumonia1310
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis11< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10

Arkansas Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 24Deaths in Week Ending June 17
Alzheimer disease and dementia4247

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