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151 people die in Colorado from cancer in week ending August 7

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There were 151 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado during the week ending August 7, a 3.4 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 7, there were 832 deaths in the state. 16.7 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.1 percent were from cancer and 8.7 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.4 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.

Colorado top 10 causes of death in week ending August 7

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-07Number of Deaths 2021-07-31
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)151146
Heart disease139153
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4644
COVID-19 (multiple cause)4042
Cerebrovascular diseases3732
COVID-19 (underlying cause)3237
Alzheimer's disease2829
Diabetes mellitus2314
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1611
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending August 7
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-07Number of Deaths 2021-07-31
Alzheimer disease and dementia7061

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