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380 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending June 26

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There were 380 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending June 26, a 1.6 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 26, there were 1,895 deaths in the state. 24.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.1 percent were from cancer and 5 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.7 percent 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.

Michigan top 10 causes of death in week ending June 26

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-06-26Number of Deaths 2021-06-19
Heart disease458400
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)380374
Cerebrovascular diseases95106
Chronic lower respiratory diseases9282
Alzheimer's disease7782
Diabetes mellitus5972
COVID-19 (multiple cause)5381
COVID-19 (underlying cause)4168
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis3837
Influenza and pneumonia2426

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending June 26
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-06-26Number of Deaths 2021-06-19
Alzheimer disease and dementia145158

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