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178 people die from cancer in Minnesota during week ending June 24

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There were 178 deaths from cancer reported in Minnesota in the week ending June 24, making up 20.6% of total deaths by all causes in Minnesota, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 865 deaths in the state. 19.9% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.6% were from cancer and less than 1.2% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.4% 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 June 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)17820.6
Heart disease17219.9
Cerebrovascular diseases505.8
Alzheimer's disease354
Chronic lower respiratory diseases283.2
Diabetes mellitus263
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis121.4
Influenza and pneumonia101.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.2

Minnesota Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia9911.4

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