In the week ending May 14, 2022, there were 1,095 deaths in the state. 26.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.2% were from cancer and 6.5% were from COVID-19.
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 Jersey top 10 causes of death in week ending May 14, 2022
| Cause of Death | Deaths in Week Ending May 14, 2022 | Deaths in Week Ending May 7, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 290 | 310 |
| Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor) | 199 | 267 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases | 42 | 48 |
| COVID-19 (multiple cause) | 38 | 46 |
| COVID-19 (underlying cause) | 33 | 29 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 30 | 43 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 27 | 28 |
| Alzheimer's disease | 27 | 32 |
| Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis | 24 | 36 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 10 | 17 |
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