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916 people die from cancer in Florida during week ending July 29

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There were 916 deaths from cancer reported in Florida in the week ending July 29, making up 21.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 29, there were 4,273 deaths in the state. 19.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.4% were from cancer and 3.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7.4% 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.

Florida top 10 causes of death in week ending July 29

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)91621.4
Heart disease84019.7
Cerebrovascular diseases3247.6
Chronic lower respiratory diseases2004.7
Diabetes mellitus1443.4
Alzheimer's disease962.2
COVID-19 (multiple cause)852
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis721.7
COVID-19 (underlying cause)611.4
Influenza and pneumonia370.9

Florida Dementia deaths in week ending July 29
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia3177.4

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