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11 people die in South Carolina from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 24

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There were 11 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina during the week ending June 24, an increase over the previous week, 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 DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 24Deaths in Week Ending June 17
Heart disease209214
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)187195
Chronic lower respiratory diseases5938
Cerebrovascular diseases5061
Alzheimer's disease4955
Diabetes mellitus2328
Influenza and pneumonia11< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1120
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1114
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10

South Carolina Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending June 24Deaths in Week Ending June 17
Alzheimer disease and dementia120133

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