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508 people die from cancer in Pennsylvania during week ending July 29

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There were 508 deaths from cancer reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 29, making up 22% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 29, there were 2,307 deaths in the state. 20.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22% were from cancer and 1.3% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.6% 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.

Pennsylvania top 10 causes of death in week ending July 29

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)50822
Heart disease48020.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1054.6
Cerebrovascular diseases913.9
Alzheimer's disease632.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis572.5
Diabetes mellitus562.4
Influenza and pneumonia301.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)190.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)120.5

Pennsylvania Dementia deaths in week ending July 29
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1998.6

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