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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

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There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up less than 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, there were 242 deaths in the state. 19% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.9% were from cancer and 10.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 13.6% 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 Dec. 10, 2022

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5321.9
Heart disease4619
COVID-19 (multiple cause)166.6
Alzheimer's disease145.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases145.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)104.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 4.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 4.1
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 4.1
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 4.1

Rhode Island Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 10, 2022
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia3313.6

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