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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

85 people die from cancer in Iowa during week ending July 2

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There were 85 deaths from cancer reported in Iowa in the week ending July 2, making up 22.7% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 2, there were 375 deaths in the state. 24.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 22.7% were from cancer and 7.7% 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.

Iowa top 10 causes of death in week ending July 2

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease9324.8
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)8522.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases236.1
Cerebrovascular diseases184.8
COVID-19 (multiple cause)164.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)133.5
Diabetes mellitus123.2
Alzheimer's disease102.7
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.7
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.7

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