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21 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in West Virginia during week ending July 15

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There were 21 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending July 15, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 471 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 17% were from cancer Additionally, 9.8% 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 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease9620.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)8017
Chronic lower respiratory diseases265.5
Cerebrovascular diseases214.5
Diabetes mellitus204.2
Alzheimer's disease112.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00
COVID-19 (multiple cause)00

West Virginia Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia469.8

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