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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in West Virginia during week ending July 1

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in West Virginia in the week ending July 1, making up less than 2.3% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 1, there were 433 deaths in the state. 22.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 18% were from cancer Additionally, 7.6% 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.

West Virginia top 10 causes of death in week ending July 1

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease9622.2
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)7818
Chronic lower respiratory diseases317.2
Cerebrovascular diseases153.5
Diabetes mellitus143.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis112.5
Alzheimer's disease102.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 2.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00

West Virginia Dementia deaths in week ending July 1
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia337.6

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