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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

50 people die from diseases of the heart in New Hampshire during week ending Dec. 3

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There were 50 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in New Hampshire in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 17.2% of total deaths by all causes in New Hampshire, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 3, there were 290 deaths in the state. 17.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.3% were from cancer and 3.8% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.8% 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.

New Hampshire top 10 causes of death in week ending Dec. 3

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5318.3
Heart disease5017.2
Chronic lower respiratory diseases165.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)113.8
Cerebrovascular diseases103.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 3.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 3.4
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 3.4
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 3.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 3.4

New Hampshire Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 3
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia3712.8

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