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104 people die in Colorado from cancer in week ending Dec. 18

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There were 104 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado during the week ending Dec. 18, a 8.8 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending Dec. 18, there were 755 deaths in the state. 14.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 13.8 percent were from cancer and 38 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 6.6 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 Dec. 18

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-12-18Number of Deaths 2021-12-11
COVID-19 (multiple cause)150221
COVID-19 (underlying cause)137204
Heart disease108133
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)104114
Chronic lower respiratory diseases4340
Cerebrovascular diseases2530
Alzheimer's disease2426
Diabetes mellitus1415
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 1012

Colorado Dementia deaths in week ending Dec. 18
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-12-18Number of Deaths 2021-12-11
Alzheimer disease and dementia5063

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