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190 people die from cancer in Wisconsin during week ending July 1

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There were 190 deaths from cancer reported in Wisconsin in the week ending July 1, making up 18.7% of total deaths by all causes in Wisconsin, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 1, there were 1,014 deaths in the state. 21.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 18.7% were from cancer and less than 1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.7% 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.

Wisconsin top 10 causes of death in week ending July 1

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease22121.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)19018.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases484.7
Cerebrovascular diseases444.3
Alzheimer's disease343.4
Diabetes mellitus323.2
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis191.9
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 1

Wisconsin Dementia deaths in week ending July 1
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia888.7

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