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29 people die from cancer in Idaho during week ending May 14

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There were 29 deaths from cancer reported in Idaho in the week ending May 14, making up 20% of total deaths by all causes in Idaho, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 14, there were 145 deaths in the state. 25.5% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20% were from cancer and less than 6.9% were from COVID-19.

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.

Idaho top 10 causes of death in week ending May 14

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease3725.5
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2920
Chronic lower respiratory diseases117.6
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 6.9
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 6.9
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 6.9
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 6.9
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 6.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 6.9
Influenza and pneumonia00

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