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15 people die from cancer in Louisiana during week ending Dec. 24

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There were 15 deaths from cancer reported in Louisiana in the week ending Dec. 24, making up 25% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 24, there were 60 deaths in the state. 23.3% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 25% were from cancer and less than 16.7% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 148.3% 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.

Louisiana top 10 causes of death in week ending Dec. 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)1525
Heart disease1423.3
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 16.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 16.7
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 16.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 16.7
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 16.7
Influenza and pneumonia00
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00
Diabetes mellitus00

Louisiana Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia89148.3

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