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55 people die in New Hampshire from cancer in week ending August 7

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There were 55 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in New Hampshire during the week ending August 7, a 14.6 percent increase over the previous week, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending August 7, there were 249 deaths in the state. 18.5 percent of deaths were caused by heart disease and 22.1 percent were from cancer Additionally, 12 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.

New Hampshire top 10 causes of death in week ending August 7

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-07Number of Deaths 2021-07-31
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)5548
Heart disease4653
Cerebrovascular diseases15< 10
Chronic lower respiratory diseases1411
Alzheimer's disease11< 10
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 10
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 10
Diabetes mellitus< 10< 10
COVID-19 (underlying cause)0< 10
COVID-19 (multiple cause)0< 10

New Hampshire Dementia deaths in week ending August 7
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths 2021-08-07Number of Deaths 2021-07-31
Alzheimer disease and dementia3024

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