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114 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Pennsylvania during week ending Dec. 17

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There were 114 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 17, there were 2,700 deaths in the state. 23.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19% were from cancer and 7.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.9% 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.

Pennsylvania top 10 causes of death in week ending Dec. 17

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease63623.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)51419
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1204.4
Cerebrovascular diseases1144.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1023.8
Diabetes mellitus883.3
Influenza and pneumonia873.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)873.2
Alzheimer's disease813
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis622.3

Pennsylvania Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 17
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia2689.9

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