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38 people die in Montana from cancer in week ending May 8, 2021

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There were 38 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Montana during the week ending May 8, 2021, a 34.5% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 8, 2021, there were 194 deaths in the state. 19.1% of deaths were caused by heart disease and 19.6% were from cancer Additionally, 8.8% 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 May 8, 2021

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 8, 2021Deaths in Week Ending May 1, 2021
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3858
Heart disease3744
Chronic lower respiratory diseases11< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)0< 10

Montana Dementia deaths in week ending May 8, 2021
Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 8, 2021Deaths in Week Ending May 1, 2021
Alzheimer disease and dementia1723

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