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29 people die in Vermont from cancer in week ending May 22

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There were 29 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Vermont during the week ending May 22, a 23.7 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 22, there were 108 deaths in the state. 21.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 26.9 percent were from cancer and less than 9.3 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10.2 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.

Vermont top 10 causes of death in week ending May 22

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-05-22Number of Deaths 2021-05-15
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2938
Heart disease2327
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 10
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 10
Influenza and pneumonia00
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00

Vermont Dementia deaths in week ending May 22
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-05-22Number of Deaths 2021-05-15
Alzheimer disease and dementia1112

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