In the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, there were 571 deaths in the state. 16.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 24.3% were from cancer and 7.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.5% 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.
Connecticut top 10 causes of death in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 27, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 20, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 139 | 119 |
| Heart disease | 95 | 104 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 25 | 22 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 21 | 23 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 17 | 18 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 15 | 19 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 15 | 27 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14 | 11 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 11 | 12 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | < 10 | 10 |
Connecticut Dementia deaths in week ending Aug. 27, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 27, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending Aug. 20, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer disease and dementia | 60 | 60 |
Alerts Sign-up