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19 people die in Vermont from cancer in week ending May 28, 2022

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There were 19 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Vermont during the week ending May 28, 2022, a 13.6% decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending May 28, 2022, there were 100 deaths in the state. 32% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19% were from cancer and less than 10% 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.

Vermont top 10 causes of death in week ending May 28, 2022

Cause of DeathDeaths in Week Ending May 28, 2022Deaths in Week Ending May 21, 2022
Heart disease3219
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)1922
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 pneumonia0< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis00

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