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38 people die from cancer in Hawaii during week ending July 24

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There were 38 deaths from cancer reported in Hawaii in the week ending July 24, making up 17 percent of total deaths by all causes in Hawaii, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending July 24, there were 224 deaths in the state. 22.3 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 17 percent were from cancer and less than 4.5 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.1 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.

Hawaii top 10 causes of death in week ending July 24

Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Heart disease5022.3
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3817
Cerebrovascular diseases177.6
Alzheimer's disease135.8
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 4.5
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 4.5
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 4.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases< 10< 4.5
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 4.5
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 4.5

Hawaii Dementia deaths in week ending July 24
Cause of DeathCause of Death% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia2712.1

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