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14 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in South Carolina during week ending May 14

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There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending May 14, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, there were 700 deaths in the state. 17.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.6% were from cancer and 2% 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.

South Carolina top 10 causes of death in week ending May 14

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13719.6
Heart disease12517.9
Cerebrovascular diseases466.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases334.7
Alzheimer's disease253.6
Diabetes mellitus223.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)142
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 1.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.4

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