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38 people die in Hawaii from cancer in week ending September 4

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There were 38 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Hawaii during the week ending September 4, a 13.6 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending September 4, there were 295 deaths in the state. 17.6 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 12.9 percent were from cancer and 32.9 percent were from COVID-19. Additionally, 12.5 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 September 4

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
Heart disease5259
COVID-19 (multiple cause)5149
COVID-19 (underlying cause)4646
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)3844
Cerebrovascular diseases1720
Alzheimer's disease1317
Chronic lower respiratory diseases11< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 1013

Hawaii Dementia deaths in week ending September 4
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-09-04Number of Deaths 2021-08-28
Alzheimer disease and dementia3741

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