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120 people die from cancer in Kentucky during week ending July 23

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There were 120 deaths from cancer reported in Kentucky in the week ending July 23, making up 26.8% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 23, there were 447 deaths in the state. 25.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 26.8% were from cancer and 9.8% 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.

Kentucky top 10 causes of death in week ending July 23

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)12026.8
Heart disease11525.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases316.9
COVID-19 (multiple cause)286.3
COVID-19 (underlying cause)163.6
Alzheimer's disease143.1
Cerebrovascular diseases143.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis102.2
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.2
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 2.2

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