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14 people die in South Carolina from kidney disease in week ending May 28, 2022

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There were 14 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 27.3% increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 925 deaths in the state. 22.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.5% were from cancer and 4.9% 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 28, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022
Heart disease206185
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)171215
Chronic lower respiratory diseases5942
Alzheimer's disease4942
Cerebrovascular diseases3938
Diabetes mellitus2728
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2624
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1914
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1411
Influenza and pneumonia10< 10

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