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58 people die from diabetes mellitus in Pennsylvania during week ending Aug. 5

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There were 58 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending Aug. 5, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Aug. 5, there were 2,397 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21% were from cancer and 1.3% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.6% 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.

Pennsylvania top 10 causes of death in week ending Aug. 5

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)50321
Heart disease49920.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1114.6
Cerebrovascular diseases1084.5
Alzheimer's disease692.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis582.4
Diabetes mellitus582.4
Influenza and pneumonia351.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)190.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)130.5

Pennsylvania Dementia deaths in week ending Aug. 5
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia2299.6

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