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110 people die from cancer in Arkansas during week ending August 21

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There were 110 deaths from cancer reported in Arkansas in the week ending August 21, making up 13 percent of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 21, there were 847 deaths in the state. 19.6 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 13 percent were from cancer and 51.6 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.6 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.

Arkansas top 10 causes of death in week ending August 21

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
COVID-19 (multiple cause)22626.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)21124.9
Heart disease16619.6
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)11013
Chronic lower respiratory diseases455.3
Alzheimer's disease384.5
Diabetes mellitus222.6
Cerebrovascular diseases222.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis101.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.2

Arkansas Dementia deaths in week ending August 21
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia566.6

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