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123 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Ohio during week ending August 14

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There were 123 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Ohio in the week ending August 14, making up 4.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Ohio, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 14, there were 2,537 deaths in the state. 22.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.6 percent were from cancer and 10.1 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.3 percent 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.

Ohio top 10 causes of death in week ending August 14

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease56522.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)49819.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1335.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1234.8
Cerebrovascular diseases1154.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1054.1
Alzheimer's disease823.2
Diabetes mellitus753
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis401.6
Influenza and pneumonia371.5

Ohio Dementia deaths in week ending August 14
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1867.3

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