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Less than 10 people die in Rhode Island with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending March 12

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island 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 156 deaths in the state. 13.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 23.7% were from cancer and less than 6.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.9% 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.

Rhode Island 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)3735
Heart disease2133
Cerebrovascular diseases1317
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 1011

Rhode Island Dementia deaths in week ending March 12
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 12Deaths in Week Ending March 5
Alzheimer disease and dementia1722

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