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27 people die in South Carolina from diabetes mellitus in week ending August 21

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There were 27 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending August 21, a 3.6 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 21, there were 1,324 deaths in the state. 16.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.7 percent were from cancer and 38.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.2 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 August 21

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-21Number of Deaths 2021-08-14
COVID-19 (multiple cause)266186
COVID-19 (underlying cause)248174
Heart disease215236
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)194194
Chronic lower respiratory diseases6034
Cerebrovascular diseases6068
Alzheimer's disease4749
Diabetes mellitus2728
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1516
Influenza and pneumonia< 1010

South Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending August 21
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-21Number of Deaths 2021-08-14
Alzheimer disease and dementia109101

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