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120 people die in Minnesota from cancer in week ending March 12

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There were 120 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Minnesota during the week ending March 12, a 9.8% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending March 12, there were 545 deaths in the state. 20.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22% were from cancer and 11% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.6% 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.

Minnesota top 10 causes of death in week ending March 12

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 12Deaths in Week Ending March 5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)120133
Heart disease112106
Cerebrovascular diseases4130
COVID-19 (multiple cause)3445
Alzheimer's disease3350
Chronic lower respiratory diseases3139
COVID-19 (underlying cause)2634
Diabetes mellitus1816
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending March 12
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending March 12Deaths in Week Ending March 5
Alzheimer disease and dementia5892

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