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24 people die from cancer in Vermont during week ending June 24

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There were 24 deaths from cancer reported in Vermont in the week ending June 24, making up 21.8% of total deaths by all causes in Vermont, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 110 deaths in the state. 21.8% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 21.8% were from cancer and less than 9.1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.7% 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 June 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)2421.8
Heart disease2421.8
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 9.1
Alzheimer's disease< 10< 9.1
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 9.1
Cerebrovascular diseases< 10< 9.1
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 9.1
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 9.1
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00
Diabetes mellitus00

Vermont Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia1412.7

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