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292 people die from cancer in Tennessee during week ending July 29

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There were 292 deaths from cancer reported in Tennessee in the week ending July 29, making up 20.5% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 29, there were 1,427 deaths in the state. 18.7% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 20.5% were from cancer and 1% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 10% 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.

Tennessee top 10 causes of death in week ending July 29

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)29220.5
Heart disease26718.7
Chronic lower respiratory diseases755.3
Cerebrovascular diseases725
Alzheimer's disease634.4
Diabetes mellitus463.2
Influenza and pneumonia282
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis211.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)141
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 0.7

Tennessee Dementia deaths in week ending July 29
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia14210

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