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Less than 10 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending Dec. 24

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There were less than 10 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 55.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 24, there were 18 deaths in the state. Less than 55.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease and less than 55.6% were from cancer Additionally, 1000% 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 Dec. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)< 10< 55.6
Heart disease< 10< 55.6
Influenza and pneumonia00
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00
Diabetes mellitus00
Alzheimer's disease00
Chronic lower respiratory diseases00
Cerebrovascular diseases00
COVID-19 (underlying cause)00
COVID-19 (multiple cause)00

Michigan Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1801000

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