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66 people die from cancer in Iowa during week ending July 9

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There were 66 deaths from cancer reported in Iowa in the week ending July 9, making up 16.7% of total deaths by all causes in Iowa, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 9, there were 395 deaths in the state. 28.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16.7% were from cancer and 8.9% 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.

Iowa top 10 causes of death in week ending July 9

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease11128.1
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6616.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases256.3
Cerebrovascular diseases225.6
COVID-19 (multiple cause)215.3
Alzheimer's disease164.1
Diabetes mellitus143.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)143.5
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.5

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