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100 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Pennsylvania during week ending May 22, 2021

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There were 100 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending May 22, 2021, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 22, 2021, there were 2,666 deaths in the state. 21.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.1% were from cancer and 13.5% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.3% 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 May 22, 2021

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease56721.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)50919.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1967.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1646.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1053.9
Cerebrovascular diseases1003.8
Alzheimer's disease782.9
Diabetes mellitus732.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis471.8
Influenza and pneumonia301.1

Pennsylvania Dementia deaths in week ending May 22, 2021
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia2228.3

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