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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Less than 10 people die in South Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 5

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There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 5, a decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 5, there were 524 deaths in the state. 17.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.3 percent were from cancer and 4.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 17.2 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.

South Carolina top 10 causes of death in week ending June 5

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-06-05Number of Deaths 2021-05-29
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)96176
Heart disease90168
Cerebrovascular diseases3043
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2549
Alzheimer's disease2129
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1512
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1429
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1023
Influenza and pneumonia< 1016
Diabetes mellitus< 1021

South Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending June 5
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-06-05Number of Deaths 2021-05-29
Alzheimer disease and dementia9078

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