In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 547 deaths in the state. 17.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.5% were from cancer and 8.4% 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.
Connecticut top 10 causes of death in week ending May 28, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 112 | 96 |
| Heart disease | 97 | 121 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 27 | 25 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 25 | 30 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 20 | 13 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 19 | 30 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 19 | 19 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 12 | 16 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 10 | 21 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | 13 |
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