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179 people die in Colorado from cancer in week ending October 30

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There were 179 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado during the week ending October 30, a 4.7 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending October 30, there were 1,056 deaths in the state. 15.1 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17 percent were from cancer and 37.8 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.9 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 October 30

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-30Number of Deaths 2021-10-23
COVID-19 (multiple cause)209187
COVID-19 (underlying cause)190167
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)179171
Heart disease159154
Cerebrovascular diseases4442
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4348
Alzheimer's disease2632
Diabetes mellitus1724
Influenza and pneumonia10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1011

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending October 30
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-10-30Number of Deaths 2021-10-23
Alzheimer disease and dementia7381

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