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114 people die in Colorado from cancer in week ending December 11

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There were 114 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado during the week ending December 11, a 23 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending December 11, there were 924 deaths in the state. 14.4 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 12.3 percent were from cancer and 46 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.8 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 December 11

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-12-11Number of Deaths 2021-12-04
COVID-19 (multiple cause)221268
COVID-19 (underlying cause)204244
Heart disease133164
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)114148
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4052
Cerebrovascular diseases3036
Alzheimer's disease2636
Diabetes mellitus1521
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis12< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 1010

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending December 11
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-12-11Number of Deaths 2021-12-04
Alzheimer disease and dementia6389

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