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130 people die from cancer in Arkansas during week ending July 15

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There were 130 deaths from cancer reported in Arkansas in the week ending July 15, making up 20.7% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 15, there were 628 deaths in the state. 21.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.7% were from cancer and less than 1.6% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 9.4% 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 July 15

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease13521.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)13020.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases477.5
Alzheimer's disease345.4
Diabetes mellitus233.7
Cerebrovascular diseases203.2
Influenza and pneumonia172.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis111.8
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.6

Arkansas Dementia deaths in week ending July 15
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia599.4

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