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Less than 10 people die in Maine from cerebrovascular disease in week ending March 12

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There were less than 10 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Maine during the week ending March 12, a decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 12, there were 289 deaths in the state. 17.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17.3% were from cancer and 12.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 16.3% 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 March 12

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 12Deaths in Week Ending March 5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5044
Heart disease5060
COVID-19 (multiple cause)2019
COVID-19 (underlying cause)1715
Alzheimer's disease15< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1411
Diabetes mellitus12< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 1010

Maine Dementia deaths in week ending March 12
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 12Deaths in Week Ending March 5
Alzheimer disease and dementia4725

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