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73 people die in Connecticut from cancer in week ending June 5

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There were 73 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Connecticut during the week ending June 5, a 36.5 percent decrease from the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 5, there were 380 deaths in the state. 21.8 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease, 19.2 percent were from cancer and less than 2.6 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.

Connecticut top 10 causes of death in week ending June 5

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-06-05Number of Deaths 2021-05-29
Heart disease83127
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)73115
Cerebrovascular diseases1920
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1416
Alzheimer's disease1322
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis1210
Influenza and pneumonia< 1010
Diabetes mellitus< 1014
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 1016
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 1016

Connecticut Dementia deaths in week ending June 5
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-06-05Number of Deaths 2021-05-29
Alzheimer disease and dementia4663

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