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130 people die from cancer in Indiana during week ending July 9

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There were 130 deaths from cancer reported in Indiana in the week ending July 9, making up 21.6% of total deaths by all causes in Indiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 9, there were 602 deaths in the state. 22.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.6% were from cancer and 4.7% 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 9

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease13722.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13021.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases467.6
Cerebrovascular diseases335.5
Alzheimer's disease264.3
Diabetes mellitus254.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)162.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)122
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.8
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.7

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