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437 people die from cancer in Pennsylvania during week ending July 16

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There were 437 deaths from cancer reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 16, making up 22.5% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 16, there were 1,941 deaths in the state. 23.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.5% were from cancer and 6.3% were from COVID-19.

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.

Pennsylvania top 10 causes of death in week ending July 16

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease45823.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)43722.5
Cerebrovascular diseases985
Chronic lower respiratory diseases814.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)733.8
Alzheimer's disease512.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis502.6
COVID-19 (underlying cause)502.6
Diabetes mellitus442.3
Influenza and pneumonia271.4

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