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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

41 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Carolina during week ending Oct. 15

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There were 41 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 5.1% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Oct. 15, there were 809 deaths in the state. 18.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.9% were from cancer and 5.1% 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 Oct. 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)16920.9
Heart disease15218.8
Cerebrovascular diseases425.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases415.1
Alzheimer's disease344.2
Diabetes mellitus293.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)243
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis192.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)172.1
Influenza and pneumonia111.4

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