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379 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending July 10

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There were 379 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending July 10, making up 19.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 10, there were 1,900 deaths in the state. 23.6 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.9 percent were from cancer and 2.5 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 July 10

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease44923.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)37919.9
Cerebrovascular diseases1085.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases844.4
Alzheimer's disease663.5
Diabetes mellitus593.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis371.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)291.5
Influenza and pneumonia231.2
COVID-19 (underlying cause)180.9

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending July 10
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1467.7

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