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398 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending August 14

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There were 398 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending August 14, making up 20.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 14, there were 1,936 deaths in the state. 24.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.6 percent were from cancer and 7.9 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.4 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 August 14

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease47124.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)39820.6
Cerebrovascular diseases924.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases884.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)854.4
Alzheimer's disease693.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)683.5
Diabetes mellitus562.9
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis291.5
Influenza and pneumonia140.7

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending August 14
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1437.4

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