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21 people die from cancer in Indiana during week ending July 2

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There were 21 deaths from cancer reported in Indiana in the week ending July 2, making up 25% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 2, there were 84 deaths in the state. 21.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 25% were from cancer and less than 11.9% 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.

Indiana top 10 causes of death in week ending July 2

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2125
Heart disease1821.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 11.9
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 11.9
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 11.9
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 11.9
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 11.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 11.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 11.9
Influenza and pneumonia00

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