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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Carolina during week ending July 15

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There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 15, making up less than 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 1,053 deaths in the state. 20.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.7% were from cancer and 1.1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.1% 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 July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease21220.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)19718.7
Cerebrovascular diseases797.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases424
Alzheimer's disease343.2
Diabetes mellitus282.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis181.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)121.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 0.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.9

South Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia969.1

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