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40 people die in Montana from cancer in week ending September 25

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There were 40 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending September 25, a 9.1 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 25, there were 302 deaths in the state. 14.2 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 13.2 percent were from cancer and 51 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 7 percent 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.

Montana top 10 causes of death in week ending September 25

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-25Number of Deaths 2021-09-18
COVID-19 (multiple cause)7967
COVID-19 (underlying cause)7563
Heart disease4358
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)4044
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1414
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 1012
Cerebrovascular diseases< 1010
Influenza and pneumonia00

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending September 25
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-25Number of Deaths 2021-09-18
Alzheimer disease and dementia2131

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