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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in New Hampshire during week ending June 19, 2021

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There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in New Hampshire in the week ending June 19, 2021, making up less than 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in New Hampshire, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 19, 2021, there were 240 deaths in the state. 20.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.3% were from cancer and less than 4.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.7% 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 June 19, 2021

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5121.3
Heart disease4920.4
Chronic lower respiratory diseases145.8
Alzheimer's disease104.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 4.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 4.2
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 4.2
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 4.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 4.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 4.2

New Hampshire Dementia deaths in week ending June 19, 2021
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia2811.7

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