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14 people die in Maine with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 8

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There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine during the week ending May 8, a 16.7 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 8, there were 295 deaths in the state. 27.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20 percent were from cancer and 10.2 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.2 percent 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.

Maine top 10 causes of death in week ending May 8

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-05-08Number of Deaths 2021-05-01
Heart disease8068
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5960
COVID-19 (multiple cause)1612
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1516
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1412
Diabetes mellitus13< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases13< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis0< 10

Maine Dementia deaths in week ending May 8
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-05-08Number of Deaths 2021-05-01
Alzheimer disease and dementia3635

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