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209 people die from diseases of the heart in South Carolina during week ending June 24

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There were 209 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Carolina in the week ending June 24, making up 20.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 1,013 deaths in the state. 20.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.5% were from cancer and 1.1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.8% 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 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease20920.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)18718.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases595.8
Cerebrovascular diseases504.9
Alzheimer's disease494.8
Diabetes mellitus232.3
Influenza and pneumonia111.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)111.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1

South Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia12011.8

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