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51 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Ohio during week ending March 19, 2022

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There were 51 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Ohio in the week ending March 19, 2022, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Ohio, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 19, 2022, there were 1,031 deaths in the state. 17.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.9% were from cancer and 8.9% were from COVID-19.

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 March 19, 2022

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)19518.9
Heart disease18417.8
Cerebrovascular diseases595.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)514.9
Alzheimer's disease474.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases474.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)414
Diabetes mellitus262.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis191.8
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1

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