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121 people die from diseases of the heart in South Carolina during week ending June 18

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There were 121 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 18, making up 18.4% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 18, there were 656 deaths in the state. 18.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.3% were from cancer and 5.3% 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 June 18

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15323.3
Heart disease12118.4
Cerebrovascular diseases406.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases385.8
COVID-19 (multiple cause)253.8
Alzheimer's disease243.7
Diabetes mellitus172.6
Influenza and pneumonia111.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)101.5

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