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26 people die from diabetes mellitus in Oklahoma during week ending May 29

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There were 26 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Oklahoma in the week ending May 29, making up 3.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Oklahoma, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 29, there were 732 deaths in the state. 25.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.9 percent were from cancer and 6.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.9 percent 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.

Oklahoma top 10 causes of death in week ending May 29

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease18425.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)15320.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases466.3
Alzheimer's disease294
COVID-19 (multiple cause)283.8
Diabetes mellitus263.6
Cerebrovascular diseases212.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)202.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis101.4
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.4

Oklahoma Dementia deaths in week ending May 29
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia587.9

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