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80 people die from cancer in Utah during week ending July 22

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There were 80 deaths from cancer reported in Utah in the week ending July 22, making up 19% of total deaths by all causes in Utah, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 22, there were 420 deaths in the state. 18.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19% were from cancer and less than 2.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 11.2% 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.

Utah top 10 causes of death in week ending July 22

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)8019
Heart disease7818.6
Alzheimer's disease215
Diabetes mellitus174
Cerebrovascular diseases163.8
Chronic lower respiratory diseases133.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis112.6
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 2.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 2.4

Utah Dementia deaths in week ending July 22
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia4711.2

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