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149 people die from cancer in Louisiana during week ending June 24

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There were 149 deaths from cancer reported in Louisiana in the week ending June 24, making up 19.8% of total deaths by all causes in Louisiana, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 752 deaths in the state. 27.4% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.8% were from cancer and less than 1.3% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.6% 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.

Louisiana top 10 causes of death in week ending June 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease20627.4
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)14919.8
Diabetes mellitus496.5
Cerebrovascular diseases364.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases314.1
Alzheimer's disease212.8
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis172.3
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1.3
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1.3

Louisiana Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia577.6

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